Newcastle University Students' Union

Alcohol & drugs Support

Your Students’ Union wants to help ensure you are supported and we work on reducing the risks associated with drug and alcohol use and aim to provide important information surrounding spiking.

Need to talk to someone?

You can come and talk to someone in the Welfare & Support Centre with whatever you have on your mind.

Drug testing kits available

We have a huge range of free resources and drop-in services you that are there for you to utilise whenever you need.

Drugs & Harm Reduction

There are ways you can seek support or a friendly chat around the topic of drugs. We are a stigma-free space and you can come in and seek support/signposting, pick up a testing kit, or or use our drug amnesty bin.

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Accessing Drug Testing Kits

We have made great progress in our work around harm reduction to help support students. We have put together some information around drug-testing kits to help you reduce risk if you are taking drugs.

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safe drinking tips & FAQs

Newcastle is a vibrant city with a reputation for its nightlife. Check out of tips on how you can enjoy the nightlife of Newcastle whilst avoiding dangerous situations that nay arise because of alcohol.

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Seeking Alcohol Support

At the Union, we welcome students to drop in to chat, get information about local services, as well as to receive a range of resources to help support their well-being. One of the services offered is a referral into NTaR.

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Spiking Support FAQs

Take a look at what guidance we have around what you should do if you think you have been spiked (drink or needle), as well as what support or disclosure services are available. You can also pick up free anti-spiking items from us.

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