Welcome to our website
Our philosophy of care is that every individual should have the opportunity to change their lives for the better and move away from dependence on any substances used as coping strategies and seen as injurious to health, well-being and social functioning..
The aim is for every client to experience a positive caring engagement where the service is an important part of recovery and progression.
The project’s vision, mission and values are based on four practical principles of operation, to: promote recovery, foster independence, reduce dependence on substances and improve lives.
Alert Synthetic Opioids
Nitazenes have been found in heroin and Benzodiazepines supplied in Scotland and may be present in other drugs including cocaine. Nitazenes are potent drugs and can cause overdose and death on their own or in combination with other drugs. Public Health Scotland first warned about these drugs in January. Their continuing presence suggests they have become an established part of supply and may prefigure the introduction of similar drugs including Fentanyls which have caused many deaths in the United States and elsewhere.
These resources are intended for people at risk – their families, friends and service staff. There is always risk so long as drug supply is unregulated. But the core message is to try and reduce risk as far as people can and to carry and use Naloxone if someone overdoses.
NEDAC – Complex and Multiple Needs Service - Annual Report – 1/4/23 – 31/3/24
This report gives an outline of the work we do with Complex and Multiple Needs clients. We would recommend reading the full report to gain a full understanding of the need for this specialist service.
The Complex and Multiple Needs Team at North Edinburgh Drug and Alcohol Centre (NEDAC) is a specialised team of professionals who provide support and treatment to individuals who have complex needs related to their drug and alcohol use, working in partnership with a range of professionals to provide a coordinated and integrated approach to care. By providing a range of coordinated and integrated input, the service aims to help individuals with complex needs improve their overall health and wellbeing and achieve or maintain their recovery.
According to data from the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation, the areas within the North West sector are in the top 20% of the most deprived areas in Scotland. This is based on a range of factors, including income, employment, health, education, and crime rates. People from the 20% most deprived areas are 15 times as likely to have a drug-related death as compared to those in the 20% least deprived areas.
Drug Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) standards: access, choice, support
The Scottish Government have published new standards for drug treatment in Scotland. The standards apply to services providing medication assisted treatment.
The standards describe how people are to be encouraged and supported to engage and remain in treatment; how services are to be accessed and the treatment experience people will have, as well as the broader health and social supports people may access while in treatment.
Community and charity
Continuing support for the community
The Complex and Multiple Needs Service are continuing to support their community thanks to National Lottery funding.
Young drinkers believe prominent health warnings on alcohol could boost risk awareness
Funding
Nedac have secured additional funding for 2 years from Alcohol and Drug Partnership and the Integrated Joint Board to reduce social isolation.