The Drop

The Drop is BDP’s one stop shop for people who use party drugs and festival and club event organisers.

Not everyone who drinks or takes drugs has a problem, but we know that the better knowledge you have of the effects and risks of alcohol and other drugs, the more you will be able to make informed decisions.

Visit The Drop

Find out more about what we do at The Drop, where you can find us and how you can access support. Read more

Tools & Tips

Find out how you can reduce the harm drugs can cause and keep yourself safe when partying at home or out at a festival. Read more

Blog & Events

Discover the latest advice, developments and events from The Drop team. Read more

Twitter

Follow our Twitter for recommended resources and partnership developments. Read more

Instagram

Follow our Instagram for the latest harm reduction advice and tips. Read more

Party Drugs

From cocaine to ketamine, find out about their effects and risks of party and club drugs. Read more

Latest

Harm Reduction and The Return of Pubs

The pubs are reopening after over 3 months of being closed. Find out more about how to keep yourself and your friends safe.

Family Support

If you are a parent or carer, find out how we can provide support for your family and children.

Youth Support

Find out how to access free and confidential support around alcohol and drugs for children and young people aged 11 - 19 years old throughout Bristol.

Cannabis Support

New Leaf works with young people aged 11-19 year-sold who are adversely affected by cannabis.

Access support and services

If have any questions or concerns about your use of alcohol or drug, or a family member or friend's use, find out how you can get in touch and access free and confidential support.

What we do

We are a Bristol-based charity here to help you with alcohol and drug problems. With over 30 years’ experience providing a free and confidential service, we have the expert knowledge to support you,

Make a referral

If you are working with an adult client with problematic alcohol or drug use, find out how you can refer them into the free and confidential services provided by Bristol ROADS.

Alcohol

Alcohol is the most commonly used recreational drug. Despite its legal status, it can be incredibly harmful if used in excess.

Health & Harm Reduction Centre

If you are using alcohol or drugs, we can answer your questions and help you reduce the risks. Open Monday to Friday and Saturday.

Bereavement support

The death of a loved one through drug or alcohol misuse can have a devastating impact on the lives of families and friends. We're here to offer support during this time.

Needle Exchange

Find out how to access free and confidential support around injecting and get free sterile injecting equipment at our confidential Needle Exchanges located throughout Bristol.

Project Volunteers

Gain front-line experience working alongside our Engagement and Early Intervention Team in our Health and Harm Reduction Centre and Needle Exchange, providing free and confidential advice, information and support to adults using alcohol or drug problematically.

LGBT+

Find out about our Prism service, working to engage people across Bristol, no matter their sexuality or gender-identity.

Drugs

Separate fact from the fiction, by accessing professional advice and information on any substance. Find out the effect drugs could also be having on your life with personalised feedback tools.

Bristol Drugs Project

free alcohol & drug support