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National Drug and Alcohol Misuse Support
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Drinkline - Is the national alcohol helpline. If you're worried about your own or someone else's drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence. Call 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am – 8pm, weekends 11am – 4pm). |
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Alcoholics Anonymous - A fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. There are no dues or fees for AA membership; we are self-supporting through our own contributions. There a number of groups that meet Nationally. You can find information about the Polish speaking group meetings here. |
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Narcotics Anonymous - A non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem. We are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. This is a program of complete abstinence from all drugs. The only requirement for membership is to stop using. |
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Al-Anon Family Groups - Offer support and understanding to the families and friends of problem drinkers, whether they're still drinking or not. |
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Talk to Frank - Support line for anyone with questions/concerns surrounding drugs. |
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WithYou - Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online. |
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Adfam - A national charity working with families affected by drugs and alcohol. Adfam operates an online message board and database of local support groups. |
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The National Association for Children of Alcoholics (Nacoa) - Provides a free, confidential telephone and email helpline for children of alcohol-dependent parents and others concerned with their welfare. Call 0800 358 3456 for the Nacoa helpline. |
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SMART Recovery - Groups help participants decide whether they have a problem, build up their motivation to change and offer a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery. |
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Recover Your Life - One of the biggest and best Self Harm Support Communities on the Internet, offers help on a variety of topics surrounding self harm, including self injury, eating disorders, mental health issues, abuse and bullying, as well as drugs and alcohol and first aid. |
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QAAD - Quaker Action on Alcohol and Drugs (QAAD) is a Recognised Body of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) and a registered charity. We work in accordance with Quaker principles to address the widespread use and misuse of alcohol, prescribed and illegal drugs, and gambling. |
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