Addiction and Substance Misuse

Helplines

Al-Anon Family Groups                                                                        

For people worried about someone else’s drinking

Phone: 0800 0086 811

Drinkline                                                                                                         

Advice to those worried about their own, or a loved one's, alcohol use

Phone: 0300 123 1110

DrugFam                                                                                                         

Support for families affected by drug misuse

Phone: 0300 888 3853

Frank                                                                                                              

National helpline providing advice and information about drugs

Phone: 0300 123 6600

Online Advice Sites

NHS Choices                            

Alcohol Support

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-support/

Drug addiction: getting help

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/

Alcohol Change UK

Advice on managing drinking especially if self-isolated

https://alcoholchange.org.uk/help-and-support/coronavirus-managing-your-drinking

AdFam                                                

Telephone support for families

https://adfam.org.uk/help-for-families/finding-support/call-a-helpline

Drinkaware                                                     

Alcohol Support Services

https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/alcohol-support-services/

Drug Wise                                           

Where to get help

https://www.drugwise.org.uk/where-can-i-get-help/

MIND                                                              

Addiction and dependency resources

https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/