Here you can find out more about what the Suffolk Drug and Alcohol Action Team do, where to go to get help for drug or alcohol misuse, and links to other useful websites.
Latest figures show that almost 1,170 people were treated for substance misuse issues in Suffolk between June 2007 and May 2008.
Suffolk DAAT was recently nominated by the Police to receive an award for its contribution to the Tackling Drugs, Changing Lives initiative particularly the purchase of an ION Track device for use in detecting Class A substances along with its work developing the Prostitution Strategy for Suffolk.
Having won the regional award, the DAAT automatically qualify for the national finals. Results will be announced on 10th December. Watch this space for updates!
Alcohol related violence is more likely to occur when people have too much alcohol, seperate from their friends and go off alone, and when no provisions are made to get home safely. Visit the Nightsafe website to find out more. www.onesuffolk.co.uk/Nightsafe