Alcohol and drugs

If you need help with alcohol or drug addiction, or if you want some information on the effects these substances can have on your health, the following websites are a good starting point:

Talk to Frank gives you unbiased facts on drugs. They also have a 24-hour help-line which is free to call from a land-line, Tel: 0800 776600.       

Addaction is a drug and alcohol treatment Charity website which also provides some useful information.

If you are struggling with drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point where it worries you, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the A.A. programme of recovery from alcoholism. They also have a help-line, Tel: 0845 769 7555