Stockbridge in Stories : Hidden Struggles with Drugs and Alcohol

In this booklet we are looking at drugs and alcohol and the pain and loneliness they can cause in everyday life in our community.

These stories might surprise you because they don’t fit the stereotypes, these are stories from ‘ordinary people’ living round here…. our neighbours, friends and family.

From what we have been hearing it’s so easy to get hooked on prescription drugs from the doctors; turn to a bottle (or three) when life gets tough or, for younger people, to smoke cannabis just because their friends do it.

Read on to find out what some brave people who’ve shared their stories have to say… as a group we will be making sure people who provide services hear about this... and just maybe what you read here might help you or someone close to you.