Drugs & Alcohol Advice

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Email: help@aamail.org

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Oxfordshire Here4Youth

Oxfordshire Here4YOUth is an alcohol and drug service for anyone aged 8 – 18 living in Oxfordshire.

 

Website: Oxfordshire Here4YOUth - Cranstoun

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Addiction Help - Turning Point

Turning Point work with people who need our support with their drug and alcohol use, mental health, offending behaviour, unemployment issues and people with a learning disability. They aim to inspire and empower them to discover new possibilities in their lives.

Everything they do is aimed at providing good quality, person-centred services in the right location at the right time, making a real difference for the people and communities they support.

** The information and self-help support provided by Turning Point is not a substitute for seeking medical assistance or advice if required. If you require an immediate assistance or if you are having thoughts of harming yourself or others you should seek professional assistance urgently. **

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

One You Drinks Tracker: Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Alcohol Support - NHS

Realising you have a problem with alcohol is the first big step to getting help.

You may need help if:

  • you often feel the need to have a drink
  • you get into trouble because of your drinking
  • other people warn you about how much you're drinking
  • you think your drinking is causing you problems

Visit NHS Alcohol Support here

One You Days Off: Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Advice For Families of People Using Drugs

Lots of families in the UK have a loved one who is using or trying to come off drugs.

If you're the parent, partner, child or carer of someone who uses drugs, you may feel worried, frustrated and alone.

Drugs Advice for Families

Page last reviewed: 07 May 2025
Page created: 21 July 2021