Drugs and Alcohol
Dealing With Alcohol and Drug Problems
The University Counselling Service website has useful information about dealing with drug and alcohol problems.
If you would like information or advice about drugs and alcohol either for yourself or because you are concerned about a friend or housemate, you can contact a number of support services both inside and outside the University.
Resident Support
If you are living in University accommodation and are concerned about a drug and/or alcohol issue you can get advice and support from your resident support team. For further information visit:
Security Services
You can also contact the University´s Security Services if you are concerned about an issue or incident relating to drugs or alcohol. You can contact the Security control room on 0114 222 4085 or email
Critical Support Team
If you live in private sector accommodation you can contact the University´s Critical Support Team on 0114 222 4321 or email
Sheffield Union of Students
If you have a concerns about drugs or alcohol then as well as contacting specific support services in the University you may wish to speak to your Students´ Union Welfare Officer, who can be contacted on 0114 222 8613 or email
Legal issues
Some drug incidents will have disciplinary/criminal proceedings whilst others will require specific support and rehabilitation. Some cases will result in both disciplinary/criminal proceedings and support.