Wednesday 21-10-2020 - 12:00

Bristol SU Launches Harm Reduction Campaign

Updated 19 March 2021

All About Drugs events

 

Education and Awareness Session

Wednesday 24 March, 2- 4pm, online

http://www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/wellbeing/self-help/staying-safe/ (click link and scroll to bottom of the page)

 

This session is intended for anyone who is currently using or thinking about using drugs, including alcohol; anyone who is concerned about a friend’s use of drugs or anyone who just wants to know more. The session covers: the identification and categorisation of many common drugs; potential risks associated with drugs, including alcohol; the effects of mixing drugs; explores why people use drugs and the different types of use, from recreational to addiction.

 

 

 

Harm reduction at the North Village – Tuesday 9 February 2-5pm

** Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event is unfortunately postponed. We will publicise a new date on our website in due course. If you need help or advice in the meantime, please contact TheDrop@bdp.org.uk **

Have a quick chat with someone from The Drop so you can pick up a free reagent drug testing kit. You can also stop by to have any of your questions about alcohol and other drugs answered. Look out for the truck by the transport hub!
 
All About Drugs Education Session - Wednesday 10 February 2-4pm

The session covers: the identification and categorisation of many common drugs; potential risks associated with alcohol and other drugs; the effects of mixing drugs and explores why people use drugs. The session is facilitated by an NHS specialist. No need to sign up, just follow the link near the bottom of this page to join via Teams on the day.
 
All About Drugs x The Drug Science and Psychedelic Research Society Webinar - Thursday 11 February 6-7.30pm

This time round it’s all about ketamine, drugs online and your wellbeing during covid, with guest speakers Sorcha Ryan from The Drop, Paul North from Volteface and Arda Ozcubukcu from Neurosight. Join the webinar by following this link.
 
Harm Reduction Sessions at Bristol Drugs Project - Every Friday 10am-4pm:

Visit The Drop for harm reduction tips or support for your use of alcohol and other drugs. Get trained to use and pick up a free reagent drug testing kit! Contact TheDrop@bdp.org.uk to book in. Sessions can be offered online if you’re not in Bristol, are self-isolating or are shielding.

 

Update 11 January 2021

The Richmond Building is currently closed due to the national coronavirus lockdown. You can still access drop-in sessions online, or at Brunswick Court for those who would prefer a face-to-face appointment. Contact thedrop@bdp.org.uk or 07814617687 to book a place.

Update 19 November 2020

Ketamine may have been a factor in the recent deaths of a 25 year old man and an 18 year old University student in Cardiff. 

You might have seen our recent Harm Reduction campaign All About Drugs so wanted to remind you know about services you can access.

You can access harm reduction information and services from The Drop:
https://www.bdp.org.uk/Pages/Category/the-drop

The Drop are also running a drop-in in the Richmond Building every Friday where you can meet a worker and get a free drug reagent testing kit. You can sign up either by emailing them at thedrop@bdp.org.uk or texting/Whatsapping them at 07814617687

21 October 2020

Bristol SU, University of Bristol and The Drop, part of Bristol Drugs Project, have come together to promote harm reduction activities around drug use, including alcohol. 

This is the first time a campaign of this type has taken place at the University of Bristol. 

All About Drugs will begin as a three day campaign running from 28-30 October, however activity will continue throughout the year to improve education on harm reduction. 

A core aim of the project is to ensure there are no barriers to students accessing support and to reduce the risk of harm associated with using drugs, including alcohol. 

The campaign will launch a regular drop-in with The Drop in the Richmond Building where students will be able to receive harm reduction advice, support and information alongside the opportunity to pick up a free drug reagent testing kit funded by the University of Bristol. 

The Drop drop-in sessions

Throughout the year there will be a regular drop-in with The Drop (part of Bristol Drugs Project) in the Richmond Building where students will be able to receive harm reduction advice, support and information alongside the opportunity to pick up a free drug reagent testing kit funded by the University of Bristol.

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/Whatsapping them at 07814617687

Further Information

For more information about this combined approach to harm reduction, or information on where to get support, students can visit www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/wellbeing 

You can read the University of Bristol Harm Reduction Statement here >> www.bristol.ac.uk/students/support/wellbeing/policies/harm-reduction/