Alcohol and drugs
Often, excessive alcohol consumption or use of drugs can be a way of dealing with underlying emotional or health issues, such as stress, anxiety or depression. You can find out more about these by looking in our self-help section.
If you would like support to manage your life differently and you are ready to make changes to improve your wellbeing, then we may be able to help:
Arrange an individual appointment by completing our self-referral form or by calling us: 0300 123 1503
Useful links and resources
If you or someone you know is drinking more than this and you are concerned about your alcohol or drug consumption, there are a number of agencies which can help you:
Norcas
The largest independent provider of services for people with drug and alcohol problems in East Anglia.
Norcas is providing a 65+ Service substance misuse services for anyone over the age of 65 whose health and wellbeing may be being affected by alcohol, illicit drugs, over the counter and prescription medication in Suffolk and Norfolk.
Telephone: 01284 766693
Telephone: 01603 767093
Suffolk Recovery Network - Turning Point
Suffolk Recovery Network is your local drug and alcohol service offering support to adults and young people when and where they most need it.
turning-point.co.uk
Email: Suffolk@turning-point.co.uk
Single Point Contact Telephone: 0300 123 0872
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A free service offering help and support to anyone trying to overcome their drink problems
https://www.aainsuffolk.co.uk
National Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Telephone Suffolk: 01473 212224
Al-Anon Family Groups UK
Al-Anon Family Groups is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking
al-anonuk.org.uk
Helpline: 0800 008 6811 (10am - 10pm, 7 days a week)
FRANK
A service which provides free, confidential advice about drugs and information on local services
talktofrank.com
Text line: 82111
Helpline: 0300 123 6600
Narcotics Anonymous
A fellowship of men and women for whom drugs have become a major problem. Open to anyone with a drug problem seeking help
ukna.org
ADFAM National
Provides information and support to families and friends of drug users
adfam.org.uk
Rehab 4 Addiction
A UK-based addiction and mental health helpline who offer a range of services, and help signpost to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling.
Drug Rehab & Alcohol Rehab Treatment | Rehab 4 Addiction
Helpline: 0800 140 4690
You can also find a great deal of helpful advice and information on theNHS choices you pages:
nhs.uk/live-well/alcohol-advicenhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help