These full colour publications are free to people living or working in the City of Manchester. You can download most of them below.
All are published in English but please enquire about other languages and formats.
We expect to be revising our publications about services in the City in spring 2012 to reflect the redesign of adult drug services. If you'd like to tell us about possible amendments or additions, please let us know.
Do you know someone in Manchester who needs help with a drug or alcohol problem?
A5 single sheet handout giving basic information on treatment and carers' services and how to get them. Updated April 2011. Suitable for general distribution.
Directory of drug services for adults in the City of Manchester , updated April 2011, A5, 44 pages. It's for
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adults with drug problems, mainly heroin or stimulants such as cocaine, crack or amphetamines;
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anyone who has an adult friend or family member needing help because of their drug taking;
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people and organisations who work with adults needing help because of their drug taking
Alcohol: Where to get help / Know the facts
Credit card-sized. Folds out to 234 x 400 mm. The "Alcohol Z-card" gives information on strength and risks, a self assessment section to encourage change, plus details of local and national treatment and carers' services. Suitable for people who need detailed specific support and for any organisation working with people who may be affected by alcohol. We can advise you how best to use these.
Alcohol and drugs wheel
Diameter 140 mm. Effects and penalties for possession and supply of drugs. Info on strengths in common drinks. Now with info on calories in drinks too. Paper only. No download.
Suitable for adults who want to find out more about risks. We can advise you how best to use these as part of brief interventions/advice.