Q/. Where can I get addiction help?

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Ffeirio turns it`s spotlight firmly on addictions.Wether it be Alcohol, Drugs, Gambling or Smoking. For you, a friend or family member. Need help and advice here is a useful list of beneficial websites, Useful telephone numbers and contact info. enabling you decide on the best help available

Alcohol 
Bottletop www.bottletop.info

Bottletop is an innovative Herefordshire based alcohol awareness initiative by young people for young people.  It aims to address a wide range of topics affecting young people from binge drinking to drink driving using videos, animation and posters via their website.

Community Alcohol Service (CAS) 01432 357825

CAS offers advice, information, counselling and training on alcohol related issues.  They can also help with associated emotional, social and physical problems surrounding alcohol abuse.  To access the CAS service you will need to be referred by your GP.

Addaction 020 7251 5860 www.addaction.org.uk

Addaction is a UK based drug treatment agency which helps individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.

Adfam 020 7553 7640 www.adfam.org.uk

Adfam is a national organisation providing comprehensive advice and information for families of drug and alcohol users.  Their website also includes information on local family support services.

Alcoholics Anonymous 0845 769 7555 www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Alcoholics Anonymous is an organisation of men and women who share their experiences, strength and hope with each other, so they may resolve their common problems and help others to recover from their alcohol addiction.

Alcohol Concern 020 7264 0510 www.alcoholconcern.org.uk

Alcohol Concern is a national agency which campaigns for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by alcohol related problems.

Al-Anon 020 7403 0888 www.al-anonuk.org.uk

Al-Anon are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Ireland, providing support to anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking.  They offer family and friends of alcoholics the opportunity to share their experiences with others in order to solve their common problems.  Their confidential helpline is open 365 days a year 10am – 10pm.

British Liver Trust 0800 652 7330 www.britishlivertrust.org.uk

The British Liver Trust is the national charity working to reduce the impact of liver disease in the UK through support, information and research.  Their free helpline is open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

Drink Aware  020 7766 9900 www.drinkaware.co.uk

The Drink Aware website contains an excellent range of information, including an online unit calculator and advice on the long term effects of alcohol.

Drinkline 0800 917 8282

Drinkline is a free telephone helpline which is available 24 hours a day.  They can offer advice for those worried about their drinking, support for friends and family and provide details of where to go for help.

National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA) 0800 358 3456 www.nacoa.org.uk

NACOA provides information, advice and support for the estimated one million vulnerable children who live with an alcohol dependant parent and those who are concerned for their welfare.  They also offer a free and confidential helpline.

Talk To Frank 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.com

This is a national website which provides a 24 hour confidential helpline for young people and their parents, who may have questions concerning alcohol and drug use.

Check Yourself www.checkyourself.com

The Check Yourself website is a place for teenagers to check out where they are with drugs and alcohol.  It includes advice, information, true stories, videos and substance myths.

Drugs and solvents

DASH (Drug Advisory Service Herefordshire)  01432 263636

DASH provides a free and confidential range of medical, practical and therapeutic interventions to drug users, their families and friends with the aim of reducing drug related harm.

Drugs Intervention Programme (DIP) 01432 360580dip@herefordshire.gov.uk

The DIP Team provides help and support for those with substance misuse problems who are on probation orders or are leaving / have left prison.

Zig Zag – Young Person’s Substance Misuse Service (Via Connexions) 01432 269404

Zig Zag provides a confidential service for young people aged 11 – 18, who are experiencing problems with substance misuse.

Talk To Frank 0800 77 66 00 www.talktofrank.com

This is a national website which provides a 24 hour confidential helpline for young people and their parents, who may have questions concerning alcohol and drug use.

Addaction  020 7251 5860 www.addaction.org.uk

Addaction is a UK based drug treatment agency which helps individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse.

Adfam 020 7553 7640 www.adfam.org.uk

Adfam is a national organisation providing comprehensive advice and information for families of drug and alcohol users.  Their website also includes information on local family support services.

Drug Scope 0121 788 3436 www.drugscope.org.uk

Drug Scope is the UK’s leading independent centre of information and expertise on drugs.  Their aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related harms to individuals, families and communities.  They’re open Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm.

Release 0845 4500 215 www.release.org.uk

Release is a national centre of expertise on drugs and the law.  They provide free and confidential specialised legal advice for drug users and their families.  The helpline is open Monday – Friday 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm.

Narcotics Anonymous 0300 999 1212 www.ukna.org

Narcotics Anonymous is a non-profit organisation for men and women who have experienced problems with drug abuse.  They are recovering addicts who meet regularly to help each other stay clean.

The Alliance 0845 122 8608 www.m-alliance.org.uk

The Alliance is a user led organisation which provides advocacy, training and helpline services to those currently in drug or alcohol treatment, have accessed treatment in the past or those who may access treatment in the future.  Their helpline is open Monday – Friday 10am – 5pm.

Re-Solv 01785 810762 www.re-solv.org

Re-Solv is a national charity dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance abuse among children and young people.  The information line is open Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm.

Other useful contacts

CLD Youth Counselling Trust  01432 269245 www.cldyct.org

CLD provides counselling services for adults and young people aged 11 – 25 with drug and / or alcohol issues.

Hereford County Hospital Hepatitis C Clinic 01432 364167

Joanne Spicer is a Hepatitis C Clinical Nurse Specialist based at Hereford County Hospital.  Joanne can provide advice if you’re worried about Hepatitis C and discuss any treatment which may be required.

2gether NHS Foundation Trust 01432 364046 www.2gether.nhs.uk

2gether NHS Foundation Trust provides mental health, substance misuse and learning disability services across Gloucestershire and Herefordshire.

ChildLine 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk

The ChildLine website offers children a range of advice and information from sexual abuse and smoking to bullying and racism.  They also offer a free and confidential 24 hour helpline.

NSPCC 0808 800 5000 www.nspcc.org.uk

The NSPCC website offers comprehensive advice on what to do if you’re worried about a child’s safety, along with possible signs to look out for including behavioural issues and physical appearance.

Mental Health Foundation www.mentalhealth.org.uk

The Mental Health Foundation is a UK charity, providing comprehensive information and advice on a range of mental health issues.

Samaritans 08457 90 90 90 / 01432 269000 www.samaritans.org

The Samaritans provide confidential and non-judgemental emotional support for people who are experiencing feelings of distress or despair.  They are available 24 hours a day via their national or local helpline and website.

SHARP 01743 245365 www.sharp-uk.org

SHARP is a Shrewsbury based organisation offering support, help and advice for friends and relatives of those serving prison sentences.  They have a telephone helpline along with a website offering practical advice, information and case studies.

Women’s Aid 0800 783 1359 www.westmerciawomensaid.org

West Mercia Women’s Aid offers advice, information and support for women and children affected by domestic abuse in Herefordshire.  Their helpline is free and confidential and is manned by trained workers 24 hours a day.

Think! www.thinkroadsafety.gov.uk

Think! is a national road safety website, which offers a vast range of information, including drink and drug driving advice.

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