Reducing harm from drugs and alcohol

We’d like to hear your thoughts on the draft Drugs and Alcohol Strategy that's been developed for Brighton & Hove. 

Your feedback is very important and a vital part of our consultation process.

We want to hear on where you think we're getting it right and where there might be room for improvement or specific focus.

The survey closes on Sunday 12 January.

You can read the full 28-page draft strategy at the bottom of this information before taking part in the consultation, or we've summarised the key approaches (called workstreams) with some of questions to help frame your responses.

More information

The development of this draft Drugs and Alcohol Strategy has been a collaborative effort, led by the city's Combatting Drugs Partnership Board and informed by a recent needs assessment.

The partnership includes representatives from services across Brighton & Hove, including council departments, health and social care, the police, treatment services and the voluntary and community sector.

We've also worked with people with lived experience who have helped shape the priorities to align with local and national aims.

The artwork used in the strategy was provided by Cascade Creative Recovery, which supports people in recovery.

Our Vision

Our vision is to make Brighton & Hove a place where everyone will be safe from the harm caused by drugs and alcohol. 

In developing this strategy and in its implementation we aim to:

• Reduce stigma
• Provide a fair service to reduce inequalities and target money and staff according to residents’ needs
• Be guided by the latest evidence, local data and intelligence
• Work in partnership with people with lived experience of drug and alcohol harms
• Work collaboratively with people and communities as effectively as possible