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Sources of information and support
Adfam National www.adfam.org.uk is a national organisation in the UK working with families affected by drugs and alcohol, which provides a range of publications and resources for families about substance use and about criminal justice and operates an online message board and searchable database of local support groups. Tel: 020 7553 7640.
Alcohol Concern www.alcoholconcern.org.uk is a national charity in the UK, working with statutory and voluntary agencies to develop and improve alcohol treatment services, increase awareness of alcohol misuse and bring about a reduction in alcohol related problems; provides information on alcohol misuse, produces a magazine, factsheets and publications. Tel: 020 7264 0510.
Alcohol Focus Scotland www.alcohol-focus-scotland.org.uk, for general alcohol advice & help finding services in Scotland. Tel: 0141 572 6700.
Alcoholics Anonymous (A.A) www.alcoholics-anonymous.org, www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model for people dependent on alcohol. Tel. 020 7833 0022 (UK)
Adult Children of Alcoholics www.adultchildren.org, www.acauk.org is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model, to help adults come to terms with dysfunctional childhood experiences. Tel: 07071 781899 (UK).
Al-Anon / Alateen www.al-anon.org, www.al-anonuk.org.uk is a network of self-help groups based on the 12 step model, for families and friends of people with alcohol problems. Tel: 020 7402 0888 (UK)
Broadreach House www.broadreach-house.org.uk is a registered charity in Plymouth, UK, providing structured day services and residential treatment for adults aged 18 and over who are experiencing problems with alcohol or drugs. Tel: 01752 500003.
Crossroads Antigua www.crossroadsantigua.org is a not-for-profit organisation and an International Centre of Excellence for the treatment of alcohol and other substance addictions, founded by Eric Clapton on the Island of Antigua, West Indies. We can provide referrals for individuals wishing to undertake treatment with Crossroads, please contact us for more information.
Down Your Drink www.downyourdrink.org.uk is an online programme for people wishing to reduce their alcohol intake.
Drink & Drug News www.drinkanddrugs.net is a UK web portal for professionals in the substance misuse sector and wider health, social care & criminal justice settings and for individuals affected by drugs and alcohol use; a comprehensive directory of residential drug & alcohol treatment services can be downloaded from the site.
Drinkline www.knowyourlimits.gov.uk is a telephone helpline for general alcohol advice and help finding relevant services in England and Wales. Tel: 0800 917 8282.
Federation of Drug & Alcohol Professionals (FDAP) www.fdap.org.uk is the professional body for the substance use field and works to help improve standards of practice across the sector in the UK; the website has a directory of private practitioners.
National Association for Children of Alcoholics www.nacoa.org.uk is a charity providing information, advice and support for children of alcoholics and those concerned with their welfare. Tel: 0800 358 3456 - helpline, 0117 924 8005.
National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Syndrome UK (NOFAS-UK) www.nofas-uk.org is a helpline providing advice, support and information for anyone affected by or concerned about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, a disability resulting from prenatal alcohol exposure; advice for pregnant women concerned about their own drinking. Tel: 020 8458 5951.
Phoenix Futures www.phoenix-futures.org.uk is a charity providing specialist treatment services for drug and alcohol users across the UK, including community day services, supported housing and residential rehabilitation centres for individual adults and families. Tel: 020 7234 9740.
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