Hartlepool Drug and Alcohol Strategy 2023-2028 - Policies, procedures and strategies

Substance misuse is one of the most challenging health issues we face in Hartlepool. The personal, social and economic impacts of substance misuse are great and it is a key driver of health inequalities in the borough. The Health Needs Assessment for substance misuse has outlined that Hartlepool is experiencing more significant issues and higher numbers of people using substance than the England average. It also demonstrates the increasing harms caused by substances with high numbers of drug and alcohol related deaths.

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