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Mid and East Lothian Drugs (MELD)

Last updated: 6th October 2025

Support Type:

Voluntary

Need supported:

  • Alcohol
  • Drugs
  • Recovery

Aim/Purpose:

Supports adults with drug and alcohol problems. MELD services include information, advice, support, client work via psychosocial support, needle exchange, family support, working with offenders and group work.

Suitability criteria:

  • All genders
  • Middle-aged adult (36-55), Older adult (56 and older), Young adult (18-35)

Assessment/referral process:

  • Any agency, Self-referral

All genders, over 18 years with drug and alcohol problems. Self-referral/ whilst on a CPO.

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Further Information:

Reduce the harm caused by substance misuse and promote recovery, by providing high quality advice, support and medical/psychological treatments.