Drugs & Alcohol
The University of Bristol takes a harm reduction approach to drugs and alcohol. If you are struggling with the use of drugs including alcohol, then you should be able to reach out to staff without fear of sanctions.
You can view the university's harm reduction statement here.
Resources
The Drop at Bristol Drugs Project
The University of Bristol and Bristol SU understand that some students will choose to use alcohol and other drugs during their time at university. If you choose to use drugs, we want to make sure you’ve got the information you need to stay safe, and support available should you ever need to speak to someone about your use.
This is why we’ve partnered with The Drop @ Bristol Drugs Project (BDP). The Drop provide advice, information and support to people in Bristol who use drugs at festivals, nightclubs and parties. To find out more, give them a follow at @TheDrop_BDP or get in touch on 07814 617 687. Visit the BDP website to learn more about the wider services available.
Drop-In with The Drop
You can make an online booking for a session with The Drop, where you can learn more about the drugs you use, get free reagent testing kits or have an informal chat with someone if you're worried about yours or someone else's drug use. Book a Drop-in with The Drop here.
Find out more about The Drop here.
All About Drugs - Drop-in Sessions
The next event is TBC. Check back in for more dates soon.
Please sign up to the Drop (part of BDP) drop-in if you'd like a free drug reagent testing kit by either emailing them at thedrop@bdp.org.uk or texting / WhatsApp 07814617687.
Events
We’ll be running lots of other events throughout the year including:
- Information stalls outside halls of residence and at club nights
- Talks and webinars on drug safety, policy & research
- Workshops on safer drugs use
LGBT+ Drug and Alcohol Support
Prism is a dedicated support service for Bristol’s wide and varied LGBT+ communities and individuals. Prism provides free and confidential support to people around their alcohol and drug use. Prism provides outreach support in clubs and bars across Bristol, as well as providing direct access support in the Prism drop-in.
Text, WhatsApp or call: 07971 354 498
Email: prism@bdp.org.uk
Get Involved with Harm Reduction
Did you know you can join the Drug Science & Psychedelic Research Society or volunteer at festivals and club nights with The Drop? Get in touch to find out more.
