Al-Anon

Al-Anon is a free self-help “12 step” group for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. 0800 0086 811 (daily, 10am to 10pm)

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Alcoholics Anonymous

A free self-help group. Its “12 step” programme involves getting sober with the help of regular face-to-face and online support groups. 0800 917 7650 (24-hour helpline)

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Drinkline

A free confidential helpline for people worried about their own or someone else’s drinking. 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 11am to 4pm)

SMART Recovery UK

SMART Recovery UK face-to-face and online groups help people decide whether they have a problem with alcohol and drugs, build up their motivation to change, and offer a set of proven tools and techniques to support recovery. 0330 053 6022 (9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday)

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Wellbeinginfo.org

Some useful self-help guides and resources

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