Alcohol addiction
NHS
Comprehensive help and advice from NHS including links to external websites.
Talk to FRANK
Freephone: 0300 123 6600
Ring FRANK anytime and speak to a friendly adviser who’s professionally trained to give you straight up, unbiased information about drugs and alcohol. It’s totally confidential – we won’t ask for your name or repeat your conversation with others.
Drinkline & Drinkline Scotland
Helpline: 0300 123 1110 (Weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)
Drinkline is a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else’s. If you live in Wales, you can contact the DAN 24/7 alcohol and drug any time of the day or night. Freephone: 0808 808 2234, or text DAN to: 81066.
With You
Get free, confidential support with alcohol, drugs or mental health from one of our local services or online. We work with you on your own goals, whether that’s making small changes, stopping an unwanted habit altogether or just getting some advice.
The Mix
Helpline: 0808 808 4994
Life’s tough, we know that. It can throw a lot your way and make it hard to know what the hell to do with it all. Whether you’re 13, 25, or any age in between, we’re here to take on the embarrassing problems, weird questions, and please-don’t-make-me-say-it-out-loud thoughts you have. We give you the information and support you need to deal with it all. Because you can. Because you’re awesome. We’re a free and confidential multi-channel service. That means that you choose how you access our support, without the worry of anyone else finding out. Whether it be through our articles and video content online or our phone, email, peer to peer and counselling services – we put the control in your hands. You can even volunteer with us too.
Alcoholics AnonymousNational helpline: 0800 9177 650www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.ukHelpline for people with drink problems, staffed by recovering alcoholics. Open 365 days a year. Can give details of local AA groups and contact with a local member.
Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire
Helpline: 0800 0086 811 10am to 10pm dailywww.al-anonuk.org.uk Helpline for family and friends of problems drinkers, whether the person is still drinking or not. Contact for details throughout the UK and Eire.
Adfam
Adfam is the only national umbrella organisation working specifically with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol. Our final goal is that no family member in need of support should go without it. As well as providing support materials and training specifically for families and professionals, we inform policy development and campaign both locally and nationally for improved family support services.
SFAD – Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs
Helpline: 08080 10 10 11
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol and Drugs is a national charity that supports anyone concerned about someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland. We give information and advice to many people and help them with confidence, communication, general wellbeing, and we link them into local support. We also help people recognise and understand the importance of looking after themselves. We support people through our helpline, bereavement support service, Telehealth (one-to-one support), and our family support services
NACOA (National Association for Children of Alcoholics)
Helpline: 0800 358 3456
The National Association for Children of Alcoholics was founded in 1990 to address the needs of children growing up in families where one or both parents suffer from alcoholism or a similar addictive problem. This includes children of all ages, many of whose problems only become apparent in adulthood. We offer information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents.
Childline Helpline: 0800 1111
AlcoholChildLine is a counselling service for children and young people. You can contact ChildLine in these ways: You can phone on 0800 1111, send us an email, have a 1-2-1 chat with us, send a message to Ask Sam and you can post messages to the ChildLine message boards. You can contact ChildLine about anything – no problem is too big or too small. If you are feeling scared or out of control or just want to talk to someone you can contact ChildLine.
Drinking & Pregnancy
NHS
Drinking alcohol while pregnant
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Contains all you need to know to have a healthy and happy pregnancy, and to make sure you get the care that’s right for you. It has over 250 pages of NHS-accredited information, including videos and interactive planning tools. You’ll also find all the facts you need to choose the best maternity services in your area.
NOFAS (National Association for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome)
Helpline: 020 8458 5951
The National Organisation for Foetal Alcohol Syndrome UK (NOFAS-UK) is dedicated to supporting people affected by foetal alcohol spectrum disorders (FASD), and their families and communities. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy.
Drink Aware
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
The more you drink when you’re pregnant, the greater the risk you are taking with your baby’s health. Miscarriage, stillbirth, premature birth and small birth weight are all associated with a mother’s drinking during pregnancy. Foetal exposure to alcohol is also the leading known cause of intellectual disability. All of these potential risks are why the government advises pregnant women and those trying to conceive to avoid alcohol altogether.
