Drugs & Alcohol
Being a student might mean that some of you will experience smoking, drugs and alcohol regularly or with excess.
There can be a downside, and for some people, this use can become problematic and lead to unwanted consequences in their lives and studies.
Substance Misuse
Substance misuse means using drugs or alcohol in ways that can harm your health, interfere with your studies, or affect your relationships and daily life. It might involve using substances to deal with stress, taking more than intended, or using them in risky situations.
It doesn’t always mean addiction—misuse can happen even occasionally if it’s impacting your well-being. Recognising the signs and knowing how to get support is key to staying healthy and helping others do the same.
RESET run free, confidential drop-in clinics last Tuesday of the month. They provide support and information to students who are using any substance, including alcohol, opiates, stimulants, cannabis and new psychoactive drugs, generating a variety of different services to support individual needs.
RESET will help answers and provide support on frequently asked questions such as;
- What are the signs of alcohol or drug dependency?
- How can I manage my drinking habits while at university?
- What are the risks of mixing alcohol with drugs?
- How do I know if my recreational drug use is becoming harmful?
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Tuesday 29th April 2-4 pm Tuesday 27th May 2025: 2-4 pm --- Summer break --- Welcome week stall: Date TBC Tuesday 30th September 2025: 2-4 pm Tuesday 28th October 2025: 2-4 pm Tuesday 25th November 2025: 2-4 pm Tuesday 9th December 2025: 2-4 pm Tuesday 27th January 2026: 2-4 pm Tuesday 24th February 2026: 2-4 pm Tuesday 31st March 2026: 2-4 pm Tuesday 14th April 2026: 2-4 pm |
Location: Consulting Room, Student Health Service, Geography Building at Mile End. Number 28 on the campus map.
If you would like to get support outside of these hours please complete the RESET referral form. You may also contact RESET on: 08008021860 or email them on: resetoutreach@providencerow.org.uk.
Visit the NHS alcohol support page for clear advice on finding help and understanding your treatment options.
This site offers honest information about alcohol, practical tips, and guidance on where to find support.
If you need to talk, you can contact FRANK any time—24/7—at 0300 123 6600 for confidential advice. You can also reach out to FRANK via email, text, or live chat. Prefer speaking to someone in person? Use their website to find local support services near you.
Visit the FRANK website to learn more.
The Wisdom app has tools to help you monitor your relationship to alcohol, along with lots of other health and wellbeing resources – such as check-in prompts, 4-week wellbeing plans, and interactive health and mood trackers.
Find Wisdom on the App Store and enter the code MHA151109 for free access.
Togetherall is a free, anonymous peer support platform where you can talk to others about what’s on your mind. It also includes self-help courses and self-assessment tools to cut down on drinking, and lots of other wellbeing topics. Sign up with your Queen Mary email address for free access.
If you think you have been spiked, support is available. Our spiking support page offers information about your options.
Report + Support
https://reportandsupport.qmul.ac.uk/support/what-should-i-do-if-i-think-someone-has-been-spiked
Victim support
Alcohol Change UK offers information, practical tools, and support to help people cut down or stop drinking. They link individuals to relevant support services and provide advice and resources for families and friends impacted by someone else’s drinking.
Alcohol Change UK
https://alcoholchange.org.uk/about-us/about-our-charity/who-we-are