Drugs: Harm reduction

UWE Bristol does not condone or condemn the use of drugs including alcohol; we are focused on providing students with the knowledge to be safe and feel supported. We operate a policy of harm reduction that prioritises the welfare and wellbeing of our students and wider community.

We believe that a harm reduction approach is in the best interests of our student community and as an institution as it aims to reduce the negative health, social and legal impacts associated with drug use and minimise barriers to accessing support.

We do this by offering UWE Bristol’s Drugs and Alcohol Service to students who would like to discuss their substance use with a professional.

Harm reduction at UWE Bristol (PDF)

Thinking about trying a substance for the first time?

Or maybe you want to know more about things to think about before, during, and after taking a substance you've used before?

If so, take a look at these digital leaflets developed by UWE's Specialist Drugs and Alcohol Practitioner, Becky Risley, which are excellent resources for learning how to reduce the harm caused by substance use.