Tower Hamlets Combating Drugs Partnership: Substance Misuse Strategy
Our Substance Misuse Strategy outlines our vision and commitment to tackling substance misuse in Tower Hamlets over the next four years. This strategy sets out key priorities for action and will be supported by yearly delivery plans to ensure continuous progress.
We are working alongside the NHS, Metropolitan Police, London Community Rehabilitation Company, London Fire Brigade, and voluntary sector organisations, including residents, the LGBT Forum, Interfaith Forum, and individuals who use drug and alcohol support services. Together, we are committed to making a lasting impact.
We want to collaborate with providers who share our vision of reducing drug and alcohol-related harm for individuals, families, and communities in Tower Hamlets while supporting more residents in overcoming substance misuse.
Our priorities
Our goal is to reduce drug and alcohol-related harm for individuals, families, and communities in Tower Hamlets while supporting more residents in overcoming substance misuse.We will focus on three core areas to drive change:
- Breaking drug supply chains to disrupt illegal drug distribution.
- Delivering a world-class treatment and recovery system to provide effective support.
- Achieving a generational shift in the demand for drugs through education and prevention.
Addressing wider challenges
We recognise that poverty, unemployment, and social deprivation are major risk factors for substance misuse. Tackling these underlying issues is essential for the long-term success of our strategy, and we work closely with partner organisations to address these broader determinants of health.