East Lothian Substance Use Service (NHS Lothian )

Who is this for?

• Adults aged 18 years old and over and experiencing difficulties related to alcohol and/or drug use

Who provides this?

• NHS Lothian
• Midlothian and East Lothian Drug and Alcohol Partnership (MELDAP)
• East Lothian Integrated Joint Board

Description

East Lothian Substance Use Service is a multidisciplinary nurse-led community-based service provided in partnership between NHS Lothian, MELDAP and East Lothian Integrated Joint Board.

Based in Musselburgh the service specialises in the assessment, care and treatment of people experiencing a range of difficulties related to alcohol and/or drug use with interventions delivered by Mental Health Nurses experienced in substance use. Nursing staff are supported by:

• Consultant Psychiatrists
• Clinical Psychology
• Social Work
• Occupational Therapy
• Third sector colleagues (MELD, Circle Scotland)

This service offers:

• comprehensive assessment
• medication-assisted treatment (Methadone, Buprenorphine – SL, Wafer and monthly injection)
• bloodborne virus testing and treatment
• advice and support to individuals and their families
• peer support
• psychological therapies
• community detoxification (alcohol and benzodiazepines)
• referral for inpatient detoxification (alcohol)
• assessment and referral for residential rehabilitation
• harm reduction techniques and relapse prevention strategies
• support to access voluntary work/employment/training
• practical support for housing and financial issues
• referral to and joint working with other specialist agencies
• injecting equipment provision

How do I access this?

• Self-referrals
• Referrals by third parties

Is there a cost?

Free

Is there a waiting list?

No

Location information

• Public parking available
• Wheelchair access
• Translation service available
• Information in community languages

Opening times