Addiction

Help & Support Contacts:

Adfam

Web: adfam.org.uk

Adfam provides an array of in-depth information and support for family and friends of those who may be battling drug or alcohol problems.

 Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

Tel: 0800 9177 650

Web: alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

AA is a well-known help and support service for anyone who may be struggling alcohol.

Beating Addictions

Web: beatingaddictions.co.uk

Beating Addictions provides information on various addictive behaviours and treatments.

 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP)

Web: babcp.com

The BABCP provides information on cognitive behavioural therapy and other related treatments. This resource also contains a list of Accredited therapists.

Club Drug Clinic

Tel: 020 3315 6111

Web: clubdrugclinic.cnwl.nhs.uk

This resource helps individuals who may be worried about their use of recreational drugs.

Cocaine Anonymous UK

Tel: 0800 612 0225

Web: cauk.org.uk

Cocaine Anonymous UK works to support those who wish to quit using cocaine.

Drink Aware

Web: drinkaware.co.uk

Drink Aware provides information about alcohol safety and managing alcohol use.

DrugWise

Web: drugwise.org.uk

DrugWise provides non-judgemental information about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.

Erowid

Web: erowid.org

Here you can find information about various psychoactive substances as well as an array of prescribed drugs.

Families Anonymous

Tel: 0207 4984 680

Web: famanon.org.uk

Families Anonymous supports friends and family members of those who may be having problems with drugs.

FRANK

Tel: 0300 123 6600

Web: talktofrank.com

FRANK is a well-known confidential advice and information service about drugs, their effects, and the law.

Gamblers Anonymous

Web: gamblersanonymous.org.uk

This service facilitates support groups for those wishing to quit gambling.

Gamcare

Tel: 0808 8020 133

Web: gamcare.org.uk

Gamcare provides comprehensive information and support for those wanting to quit gambling. This resource features a helpline and online forum too.

 GOV.UK

Web: gov.uk

Is the official UK Government website, that lists various government services and information for an array of matters.

 Marijuana Anonymous

Tel: 0300 124 0373

Web: marijuana-anonymous.co.uk

Marijuana Anonymous is a help service for anyone concerned about their cannabis use.

Narcotics Anonymous

Tel: 0300 999 1212

Web: ukna.org

This service provides support for those who want to stop using drugs.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics

Tel: 0800 358 3456

Web: nacoa.org.uk

This organisation provides information, advice, and support for those impacted by a parent's drinking, including adults.

National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)

Web: nice.org.uk

NICE is a well-known support service that produces guidelines and education on best practice in healthcare.

National Problem Gambling Clinic

Web: cnwl.nhs.uk/cnwl-national-problem-gambling-clinic

This resource provides support to those who may be struggling with gambling (for those living in England and Wales aged 16+).

NHS Live Well

Web: nhs.uk/livewell

This resource provides different advice, useful tips and tools so to enhance your health and wellbeing.

NHS Smokefree

Web: nhs.uk/smokefree

Is NHS information and advice to help you quit smoking.

NHS UK

Web: nhs.uk

Provides information about various health problems and treatments, including details of local NHS services throughout England.

National Consortium of Consultant Nurses in Dual Diagnosis and Substance Use

Web: dualdiagnosis.co.uk

Is a website for nurses, which includes information for people with dual diagnosis.

Release

Tel: 020 7324 2989

Web: release.org.uk

Release is a ntional charity that gives FREE and confidential advice to people about drugs and legal implications.

Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous

Tel: 020 7293 0994

Web: slaauk.org

This resource facilitates support groups for those who may be struggling with sex and love addictions.

The Alliance

Web: m-alliance.org

The Alliance is a user-led organisation that provides information and advocacy for those accessing treatment for drug and alcohol issues.

The Recovery Village Ridgefield

Web: www.ridgefieldrecovery.com/resources/online-recovery-meetings/ / www.drugrehab.com/co-occurring-disorder/anxiety/

Support for mental health issues and addiction recovery.

Turning Point

Web: turning-point.co.uk

Is an organisation that povides health and social care services for those battling drug, alcohol, and mental health issues.

Are you struggling with your mental health? Feeling failed by a health or government service? Need an advocate? A volunteering placement? Something else? We’ve got you covered with our Support Directory - a comprehensive contact list for anything you may need or may be battling with (UK. only).

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