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The young people that use our service are at the centre of everything we do.

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Here at Inclusion Isle of Wight (IOW) we work with you to help you reduce the harm that using drugs can cause you. We actively involve you in your own recovery planning and listen to what your goals and reasons for using Inclusion IOW are.

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Here at Inclusion Isle of Wight (IOW) we work with you to help you reduce the harm that drinking alcohol can cause you. We actively involve you in your own recovery planning and listen to what your goals and reasons for using Inclusion IOW are.

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Family and Carers - We understand that when individuals use alcohol or drugs it has a ripple effect and can impact on the whole family and wider community. We take our work with families and carers very seriously.

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Family and Carers - We understand that when individuals use alcohol or drugs it has a ripple effect and can impact on the whole family and wider community. We take our work with families and carers very seriously.

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Often people can feel embarrassed or ashamed of their loved one’s use of drugs or alcohol. This can often leave individuals feeling that they are unable to talk to other family members or friends without feeling judged or embarrassed.

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Live in a way that's good for you and good for those around you

We believe that prescribing substitute medication and detoxification isn't enough on it's own so we make sure we have a range of other options available to compliment this. We have an excellent approach to clinical treatment and detoxification, accompanied by high-quality psychosocial options which bring about great results for the people who use our services.

It's important to make sure you are aware of the signs of physical health problems that may be associated with certain mental health diagnoses, and that you take active steps, where possible, to look after your health; and there is a lot that you can do.

Knowing what to look out for, and how you can help to improve your own wellbeing are useful steps in improving it. Simple things such as managing stress, making sure our lifestyles are healthy through our diet and activity levels are a good starting point. So is reducing unhealthy behaviours such as smoking, drinking or using drugs and each of them are things you can do to take positive control over your physical health.

Feelings of contentment, enjoyment, confidence and engagement with the world are all a part of mental wellbeing. Self-esteem and self-confidence are too. So is a feeling that you can do the things you want to do. And so are good relationships, which bring joy to you and those around you.

Good mental wellbeing does not mean that you never experience feelings or situations that you find difficult. But it does mean that you feel you have the resilience to cope when times are tougher than usual, which can help when in recovery.

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Overall wellbeing isn’t just about happiness – it’s about the mind and body! Simply, it’s about feeling good and functioning well.

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Timetables - Welcome to our timetable page. Below, you can see our service opening hours, alongside the groups we host each day.

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Timetables - Welcome to our timetable page. Below, you can see our service opening hours, alongside the groups we host each day.

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We are always looking for local businesses or groups to get involved with any initiatives that will benefit our services and service user’s. We promote activities that our service user’s can do to help build communities, which is two-purpose, it gives back to the community and provides them with constructive activities to provide meaning to their use of time. If you would like to donate services or time to an event or even have ideas please drop us a line at InclusionIOW@mpft.nhs.uk

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Contact us - under 24/over 25/if you are affected by someone using drugs and alcohol

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Contact us - under 24/over 25/if you are affected by someone using drugs and alcohol

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Inclusion IOW - supporting people affected by drugs and alcohol on the Isle of Wight

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Inclusion IOW - supporting people affected by drugs and alcohol on the Isle of Wight

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We understand that when individuals use alcohol or drugs it has a ripple effect and can impact on the whole family and wider community. We take our work with families and carers very seriously.

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Supporting people affected by drugs and alcohol on the Isle of Wight We provide a free, confidential and easy to access service to all age groups on the Isle of Wight who are using, or affected by someone else's use of alcohol or drugs.

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The young people that use our service are at the centre of everything we do.

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Boots pharmacies across the Isle of Wight have a substance dependency service, offering a range of services for people who use drugs & want to stay safe.

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Find out everything you need to know about drugs, their effects and the law. Talk to Frank for facts, support and advice on drugs and alcohol today. | FRANK

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We're supposed to be keeping an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is?
With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints - not to mention bottles - it's easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink.

The idea of counting alcohol units was first introduced in the UK in 1987 to help people keep track of their drinking.

Units are a simple way of expressing the quantity of pure alcohol in a drink.

One unit equals 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol, which is around the amount of alcohol the average adult can process in an hour.

This means that within an hour there should be, in theory, little or no alcohol left in the blood of an adult, although this will vary from person to person.

The number of units in a drink is based on the size of the drink, as well as its alcohol strength.

For example, a pint of strong lager contains 3 units of alcohol, whereas the same volume of lower-strength lager has just over 2 units.

Knowing your units will help you stay in control of your drinking.

To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level if you drink most weeks:

men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units a week on a regular basis

spread your drinking over 3 or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week

if you want to cut down, try to have several drink-free days each week

14 units is equivalent to 6 pints of average-strength beer or 10 small glasses of lower-strength wine.

Calculating units

Using units is a simpler way of representing a drink's alcohol content - usually expressed by the standard measure alcohol by volume (ABV).

ABV is a measure of the amount of pure alcohol as a percentage of the total volume of liquid in a drink.

You can find the ABV on the labels of cans and bottles, sometimes written as "vol" or "alcohol volume", or you can ask bar staff about particular drinks.

For example, wine that says "12% ABV" or "alcohol volume 12%" means 12% of the volume of that drink is pure alcohol.

You can work out how many units there are in any drink by multiplying the total volume of a drink (in ml) by its ABV (measured as a percentage) and dividing the result by 1,000.

strength (ABV) x volume (ml) ÷ 1,000 = units

For example, to work out the number of units in a pint (568ml) of strong lager (ABV 5.2%):

5.2 (%) x 568 (ml) ÷ 1,000 = 2.95 units

For a quicker method, use Alcohol Change UK's unit calculator.

Drinks and units

A 750ml bottle of red, white or rosé wine (ABV 13.5%) contains 10 units.

See the guide below to find out how many units are in your favourite tipple.

Type of drink

Number of alcohol units

Single small shot of spirits* (25ml, ABV 40%)

1 unit

Alcopop (275ml, ABV 5.5%)

1.5 units

Small glass of red/white/rosé wine (125ml, ABV 12%)

1.5 units

Bottle of lager/beer/cider (330ml, ABV 5%)

1.7 units

Can of lager/beer/cider (440ml, ABV 5.5%)

2.4 units

Pint of lower-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 3.6%)

2 units

Standard glass of red/white/rosé wine (175ml, ABV 12%)

2.1 units

Pint of higher-strength lager/beer/cider (ABV 5.2%)

3 units

Large glass of red/white/rosé wine (250ml, ABV 12%)

3 units

*Gin, rum, vodka, whisky, tequila and sambuca. Large (35ml) single measures of spirits are 1.4 units.

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We're supposed to be keeping an eye on how much we drink, but how many of us really know what a unit of alcohol is? With so many different drinks and glass sizes, from shots to pints - not to mention bottles - it's easy to get confused about how many units are in your drink.

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Referring into our service is simple, secure, and tailored to your needs. You’ll be guided through a secure webpage where you select your local service, your age, and the substance you want support with, ensuring you’re directed to the right referral pathway.

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Referring into our service is simple, secure, and tailored to your needs. You’ll be guided through a secure webpage where you select your local service, your age, and the substance you want support with, ensuring you’re directed to the right referral pathway.

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If you are concerned that you or someone you care about has a drinking problem there is help available. Find out the many ways that you can access support.

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Support in areas, Southampton, Hampshire, Portsmouth and Isle of Wight. Rethink your drink quiz for personalised results, if you feel you're drinking too much or wanting to avoid health risks from drinking. check here!

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Find support in your local area in the UK for alcohol addiction.

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Alcohol addiction services can help you reduce or stop your drinking if it's affecting your life or your health.

Alcohol addiction services include:

support to help you stop drinking

rehabilitation

counselling and cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)

group therapy

self-help

Before you start

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If you do not live in England visit NHS Inform for Scotland, NHS 111 for Wales or HSCNI Online for Northern Ireland.

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Drug addiction: getting help

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If you need treatment for drug addiction, you're entitled to NHS care in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem.
With the right help and support, it's possible for you to get drug free and stay that way.

Where to get help for drugs

A GP is a good place to start. They can discuss your problems with you and get you into treatment.

They may offer you treatment at the practice or refer you to your local drug service.

If you're not comfortable talking to a GP, you can approach your local drug treatment service yourself.

Visit the Frank website to find support near you.

If you're having trouble finding the right sort of help, call the Frank drugs helpline on 0300 123 6600. They can talk you through all your options.

Charity and private drugs treatment

As well as the NHS, there are charities and private drug and alcohol treatment organisations that can help you.

Visit the Adfam website page, Finding Support, to see a list of useful organisations.

Private drug treatment can be very expensive, but sometimes people get referrals through their local NHS.

Your first appointment

At your first appointment for drug treatment, staff will ask you about your drug use. They'll also ask about your work, family and housing situation.

You may be asked to provide a sample of urine or saliva.

Staff will talk you through all of your treatment options and agree a treatment plan with you.

They can tell you about local support groups for drug users and their families or carers.

You'll also be given a keyworker, who will support you throughout your treatment.

What drug treatment involves

Your treatment will depend on your personal circumstances and what you're addicted to. Your keyworker will work with you to plan the right treatment for you.

Your treatment plan may include a number of different treatments and strategies.

Talking therapies

Talking therapies, such as CBT, help you to see how your thoughts and feelings affect your behaviour.

Treatment with medicines

If you're dependent on heroin or another opioid, you may be offered a substitute drugs, such as methadone or buprenorphine.

This means you can get on with your treatment without having to worry about withdrawing or buying street drugs.

Detoxification (detox)

This is for people who want to stop taking opioids like heroin completely. It helps you to cope with the withdrawal symptoms.

Self-help

Some people find support groups like UKNA (Narcotics Anonymous) helpful. Your keyworker can tell you where your nearest group is.

Reducing harm

Staff at your local drug service will help reduce the risks associated with your drug-taking. For example, you may be offered testing and treatment for hepatitis or HIV and AIDS.

Where you'll have your treatment

You may have your treatment while living at home or as a hospital inpatient.

If your drug-related problems are severe or complicated, you may be referred to a residential rehabilitation service.

For more information about residential rehabilitation, or to find a rehab near you, visit Rehab-Online.

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If you have a problem with drugs, there's a wide range of services that can help.

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Inclusion Referral Screening Tool - Self Referral - Inclusion Recovery Hampshire

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List of all Pharmacies across the Isle of wight that deliver Needle exchange services   

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List of all Pharmacies across the Isle of wight that deliver Needle exchange services   