Alcohol Help

It’s National Tackling Drugs & alcohol Week (19-23 May), which will give concerned Bedfordshire people the chance to find out what is being done to tackle drug & alcohol problems in the county. Two special events, in Bedford and Dunstable, are being organised by the Bedfordshire Drug & Alcohol Action Team (B:DAT) to provide a public focus and answer a range of questions.

B:DAT’s services and partners will be outside Boots in Bedford town centre on Tuesday, 20 May between 11.00 am and 3.00 pm and outside ASDA, Dunstable on Thursday, May 22 between 11.00 and 3.00 pm..

Rachel Volpe, from B:DAT, said, "The concerns of local residents are clear but they may not be aware of the valuable work that is going on in relation to drugs issues. These events will provide an opportunity to find out what is being done or for people to take up a specific issue.

"Whether the concern is around policing drug-related crime, getting treatment for a drug problem or support for those affected by someone else’s drug use, we’ll be able to offer accurate and updated information.

"We’re looking forward to talking to the public and getting their views. There will also be the chance to take part in our quiz and possibly win an I-pod", she said.

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