Policies

Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership (HADP) is the multi-agency strategic partnership focused on alcohol and drugs use issues in our area who commissioned this Toolkit. 

Members include those with an interest, such as NHS Highland, The Highland Council, Police Scotland, HMP Inverness and Highland Third Sector Interface.

There are a number of key stakeholders beyond the strategic group that are crucial to addressing the issues we have with alcohol and drugs in Highland.

HADP are responsible for developing, implementing and reviewing the local strategy and this includes planning and decision making on where monies should be allocated.

Aims of HAPD Strategy

In line with the National Framework for Local Partnerships on Alcohol & Drugs, and the local Community Planning Partnership structures, the Highland Alcohol and Drugs Partnership will lead on the development of a local alcohol and drugs strategy.

The HADP Strategy is to ensure the following outcomes:

  • Fewer people develop problem alcohol and drug use
  • People access and benefit from effective, integrated, person-centred support to achieve their recovery
  • Children and families affected by alcohol and drug use will be safe, healthy, included and supported
  • Individuals and communities in Highland are resilient and protected against substance misuse and related harms
  • Vulnerable people are diverted from the justice system wherever possible, and those within the justice settings are fully supported

Our policies include: