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 - 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.
www.phoenix-futures.org.uk/norcas
Telephone: 01284 766693
Telephone: 01603 767093
Matthew Project
Based in Norfolk, works with adults, young people and communities affected by drugs and alcohol
www.matthewproject.co.uk
Adults: 0800 764754
Under 18: 0808 800 0003
Text: 07624 818402
24hr helpline: 01603 764754
Change Grow Live (CGL)
CGL provide specialist support for alcohol, all illegal drugs, New Psychoactive Substance (NPS), prescription and over the counter (OTC) medication and steroids.
Telephone Norfolk: 01603 514096
Email: Norfolk.info@cgl.org.uk
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
A free service offering help and support to anyone trying to overcome their drink problems
www.aa-gb.org.uk/eastern/northeastanglian
www.aainsuffolk.co.uk
National Helpline: 0800 9177 650
Telephone Suffolk: 01473 212224
FRANK
A service which provides free, confidential advice about drugs and information on local services
www.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
www.ukna.org
ADFAM National
Provides information and support to families and friends of drug users
www.adfam.org.uk
Provides support for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else's drinking
Helpline 0800 0086811 (10am-10pm, 7 days a week)
You can also find a great deal of helpful advice and information on the NHS choices pages: