What do I do if I have a drink problem?
If you are searching through this website you have started to look for information. You have taken the first step.
Others around you may have noticed your drinking behaviours. It may be helpful, if you feel your family and friends are supportive, to ask for them for help. Other avenues you may explore are your GP or Practise nurse. They will be familiar with many of the problems you are experiencing.
Or contact your local substance misuse team and ask to be assigned a social worker who will be able to refer you to appropriate services within your area. They will be able to assist you to access our service should you feel that abstinence is an appropriate pathway for you to take.
Useful Contacts
- Samaritans : 0845 790 9090 (24 hours) : www.samaritans.org
- Drinkline : 0800 917 8282 (Mon – Fri 09.00 – 23.00)
- Alcohol Concern : 02079 287 3777 : www.alcoholconcern.org.uk
- Talk to Frank : 0800 776 600
- PADA : 0845 702 3867 : www.pada.org.uk
- Al Anon : 0207 403 0888 : www.al-anon.alateen.org
- Alcoholics Anonymous : 0845 776 97555 : www.alcoholics-anonymous.org
- CIAS : bilingual helpline 0800 6335588 : www.cais.co.uk
- Alcohol and families : www.alcoholandfamilies.org.uk