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About us

At Substance we create credible and unique drug and alcohol harm reduction and public health publications, resources and social marketing campaigns.

Members of the substance team have over 25 years experience of producing campaigns and publications that improve health, reduce crime and bring about positive social change.

 

..."Just wanted to let you know how pleased we are with the final images/materials for our social marketing campaign.
 
. We have had some really positive feedback locally from partners... All have been well received but the family image seems to be a definite favourite".


Community Partnership Manager, Yorkshire

 

We were involved in the creation of early information and awareness initiatives, which reduced HIV infection among heroin users. During the height of the eighties rave culture we produced information and resources which raised awareness of the health implications around ecstasy use. Most recently we have completed projects on reducing alcohol- induced hospital admissions and information for people cannabis users who wish to reduce their cannabis consumption.

Click here to browse our social marketing portfolio

What we offer you

Our experienced creative and social marketing team have collaborated on campaigns for PCTs, DAATs, public sector organisations and charities, and have become experts at squeezing every last drop of creativity out of tight budgets and deadlines.

They provide insight and develop campaign strategies, by engaging and collaborating with service users, the general public and organisations that support them, to ensure a clear, credible and accurate message, encouraging behavioural change that benefits both them and their communities.

From scoping, research and development through to implementation, we are able to communicate with diverse and hard to reach groups, who can be resistant to the mainstream substance misuse, or health message.

What we stand for

We are committed to reducing the harm to substance users and people affected by substance use by:

  • Identifying non-use as an effective choice in minimising harm.

     
  • Providing credible, non-judgemental, and accurate information on the consequences of substance use and how to minimise the risks.

     
  • Acknowledging that people use drugs and alcohol for different reasons and with differing outcomes, for both the individual and their communities.

     
  • Not endorsing or condemning drug and alcohol use or drug and alcohol users.

We endeavour at all times to be ethically and socially responsible and ensure that we conduct ourselves with integrity and professionalism.

 


..."Its a really good informative binge drinking publication, without 'preaching' "..


Alcohol Project manager, Merseyside
 

 

The Substance Shop

The substance shop contains a growing range of publications and resources on substance use and public health for both  substance users and the services and organisations that support them.

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Contact us

If you have any further questions or would like to know more about us, or how we can help you, click here to contact us, or call us on 07532 214 432.