This section maps out the pathways that professionals should follow when dealing with young people and substance misuse. Refer to this section for details on which services are offered within Newham and the pathways that are advised when dealing with situations involving Young People and criminal justice, Substance Misusing Parents and Substance Misusing young people. Refer to the 'Local Services' section for contact details for specific services within Newham.

Diagram 1 (Click to open enlargment) The following diagram sets out a broad overview of care and referral pathways – basically, how a borough’s substance misuse system should work.

Diagram 2 (Click to open enlargment) The following diagram illustrates the specialist substance misuse agencies within Newham and how they refer between one another.