Problems

Drugs

Young People - For information about drugs check out the information on https://www.themix.org.uk/drink-and-drugs

Agencies which provide support and information

Aquarius
0121 622 8181
http://aquarius.org.uk/
Aquarius is a unique charity based in the West Midlands that has over 40 years' experience supporting individuals, families, organisations and communities to overcome the physical, emotional and psychological harms caused by alcohol, drugs and gambling.

Since its inception in 1977, Aquarius has used evidence based research to shape services that enable them to work with people and challenge the behaviours which lead to the use of drugs, alcohol and gambling. In 2015, Aquarius joined Recovery Focus, a national Group of charities inspiring recovery nationwide

cgl - Change Grow Live
www.changegrowlive.org
Offer a range of services including Drugs service which supports adults and young people to understand the risks their drug use pose to their health and wellbeing, and support them to reduce or stop their use safely.

DAN 24/7 0808 808 2234
www.dan247.org.uk
National Drug and Alcohol Helpline for people in Wales

Families Anonymous:
020 7498 4680
www.famanon.org.uk
Telephone and other support services for families and friends of drug users. 50 groups throughout the UK offering help and support to members based on the 12 step programme.

Forward Trust
020 3981 5525
https://www.forwardtrust.org.uk/
The Forward Trust empowers people to break the cycles of addiction or crime to move forward with their lives. Services throughout the UK 

Frank:
0300 123 6600
www.talktofrank.com
Helpline for anyone concerned about drug or solvent misuse. Advice and information for drug misusers, their families, friends, carers. (Formerly known as the National Drugs Helpline).

Know the Score:
0800 587 5879 (Area served Scotland)
www.knowthescore.info
Information line for the public in Scotland providing facts about drugs and their effects.

Phoenix Futures:
Central Office 020 7234 9740
www.phoenix-futures.org.uk
Charity and housing association which has been helping people overcome drug and alcohol problems for more than 40 years. Residential, prison, community and specialist services run across England and Scotland.

UK Narcotics Anonymous :
0300 999 1212,
www.ukna.org
Helpline and regular self help meetings for addicts who have a desire to stop using and who wish to support each other in remaining drug free.

Release:
020 7324 2989
www.release.org.uk
Helpline and support for drug users, families, friends. Advice on drug related subjects including health, welfare and legal issues. Referrals to lawyers and local drug services.

Re-Solv Enquiries:
Helpline: 01785 817885
www.re-solv.org
Helpline providing information and support for people concerned about solvent or volatile substance abuse problems.

Salvation Army: 020 7367 4500
www.salvationarmy.org.uk
Runs homes for the treatment of alcoholics and drug addicts.

Turning Point:
www.turning-point.co.uk
To enable people with serious problems related to drug and alcohol misuse, mental health and learning disabilities to lead more independent lives by providing high quality community services. Run over 200 projects and schemes nationally ranging from residential rehabilitation centres to drop in counselling services, needle exchanges, phone advice services and individual community workers.

Waythrough
https://www.waythrough.org.uk/find-support-near-me/
Specialists in mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas. Their vision is to break down the barriers that stop people getting the support they need to live a life they value. Find support  in your local area on above link.

Useful websites

www.smartrecovery.org.uk
Smart Recovery UK runs a network of self help/mutual aid meetings where, through open and confidential discussion participants help each other and themselves with recovery from any kind of addictive behaviour. Also online community of meetings. The purpose is to help individuals seeking abstinence from addictive behaviours to gain independence, achieve recovery and lead meaningful and satisfying lives.