Figures for drug and alcohol use in Hertfordshire are difficult to obtain. However, historical information, over three years from 2015 to 2016, as a one-year snapshot of a decrease in numbers gives an interesting insight. In 2015, there were 4,114 adults in the county seeking help with alcohol dependency and a further 1,764 adults who sought help for both alcohol and non-opioid drug dependency. For those seeking help for non-opioid dependency, it was 1,277, and for opioids:5,762. 

The following year, these figures saw a downturn with 3,794 adults seeking help for alcohol and 1,522 for alcohol and non-opioid drugs with 1,077 seeking treatment for non-opioids only. Even the numbers seeking assistance for opioids alone dropped to 5,565. When part-year figures were published with significant reductions. 

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In 2020, there were 50 deaths, recorded by a coroner, as having been attributed to drug and alcohol use within the county.  This showed a reduction of 12 from the previous year. 

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Statutory drug and alcohol services in Hertfordshire are provided by Change Grow Live 

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St Martins House
14 The Common,
Hatfield, AL10 0UR

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Armstrong House
Norton Road
Stevenage SG1 2LX

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18 Station Road
Watford WD17 1JU

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Yeomans Court
Ware Road
Hertford SG13 7HJ

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 Web: changegrowlive.org/spectrum-fyp-hertfordshire/info

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Tel: 0800 652 3169

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Email: Herts@cgl.org.uk

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For fee-paying/private clients, Hertfordshire is one of the best-served areas in England for both low-cost and high-end centers. It is also very well-placed for outpatient services and specialist drug and alcohol therapists. Paul trained at a hospital in Hertfordshire and is based in the county. Call him to discuss your needs, treatment options, and costings. 

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