More than a million pounds will be made available for people in drug and alcohol treatment who need housing support.
The government has allocated £1.4 million to Hertfordshire and the money will also be used for people leaving prison to help them into treatment as well as with their accommodation.
People with lived experience of drug and alcohol treatment will support those currently in the scheme.
It is hoped that by providing addicts with housing support and treatment that the addiction cycle will be more likely to be broken.
Watford MP Dean Russell said the plan is “essential” to help people rebuild their lives.
He added: “This funding will help many people with a number of initiatives, which include providing specialist housing caseworkers and floating support.
“This will assist with securing appropriate accommodation and will help to improve their recovery outcomes.
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“Ultimately this support will not only save lives but change many lives for the better.”
Hertfordshire is one of 28 local authorities to receive funding from the government’s overall budget of £53 million.
Health and social care secretary Steve Barclay said the scheme is part of the government’s ambition to reduce overall drug use to a 30-year low.
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