Figures from 2022 show that there were 4,940 residents, in the Bristol area, who were dependent on crack and heroin. This is a lower proportion than the rest of the country, pro-rata, but every case is someone not achieving their full potential due to addiction. 

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Bristol has a very high incidence of clients with complex and poly substance dependencies. During 2021/22 there were 2,390 clients in treatment for opiate use, 595 for alcohol use, 300 for non-opiate and alcohol use and 220 for non-opiate use only.

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Statutory services, for Bristol, are provided by Bristol Drug Project (BDP) through a "shared care model". This means that those seeking help should approach their GP who will then refer them to BDP who will see them at the surgery. A full range opioid substitution therapy (Methadone, Subutex,etc) is available as well as medication for alcohol dependency. 

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For fee paying clients, residential rehab is available and fees tend to be lower than those for London and other major cities. Outpatient services are also available. 

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