​Data from Health Survey for England indicates that 27.4% of adults in Staffordshire drink more than 14 units of alcohol a day which is higher than the average for England at 22.8%. This upturn is also reflected in a higher than national average for binge drinking in the county at 22.4% (Average for England is 15.4%). 

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During 2019-2020 Staffordshire had a total of 1,165 adults , over the age of 18, seeking treatment for the first time for drug and alcohol dependence. 

While there are no recent figures regarding numbers in treatment, the last set, published by the council in 2017, state that there were 3,850 adults reliant on opioids and/or crack cocaine.  Updated figures for 2020-2021 show that there were 1,550 opioid users and 200 non-opioid users in treatment. 50% of adults completed treatment. 

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Statutory services in Staffordshire are provided by Humankind 

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North – Humankind.starsnorth@nhs.net

East – Humankind.starseast@nhs.net

West – Humankind.starswest@nhs.net

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North: John O Gaunt (JOG), Pool Dam, Newcastle under Lyme, ST5 2RR

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North: The Russell Street Centre, Russell Street, Leek, ST13 5JF

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Tel: 01782 639 856 

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East: Tamworth Youth Centre, Spinning School Lane, Tamworth, B79 7BD

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East: 150 Station Street, Burton, DE14 1BG

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Tel: 01283 741 083 

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West: 10 Browning St, Stafford, ST16 3AT

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Tel:01785 270 080

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Web:humankindcharity.org.uk/service/staffordshire-treatment-and-recovery-service

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For fee paying clients, residential treatment is available at low cost in the county, as well as outpatient treatment and private therapists. Call Paul to discuss options and treatment plans. 

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