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Drugs and alcohol support


The signs that you have significant health or social problems as a result of drug or alcohol use will depend on what drugs you are taking or how much alcohol you are drinking. This page provides information on where to get help and support.

If you are concerned about your drinking or worried about a family member or friend, help and support is available.

Wider impacts of drugs and alcohol 

We have a number of information pages that show the impact on your health and the financial cost of alcohol on our communities:

Useful websites

The following websites provide more information on drugs, alcohol, treatment services and national policy:

  • County Durham drug and alcohol recovery services - offers a range of confidential support to individuals, families and carers wanting to know more about all aspects of drugs and alcohol.
  • Drink Coach - take the alcohol test to find out how risky your drinking really is and download the Drink Coach App. 
  • NHS: Drug addiction: getting help - if you need treatment for drug addiction, you're entitled to NHS care in the same way as anyone else who has a health problem.
  • Talk to Frank: Drugs A-Z - is an easy to use guide on illegal drugs, their effects and their risks.
  • NHS: Alcohol support - NHS website about alcohol support.
  • NHS: Drink less - advice and tips on ways to reduce your drinking.
  • Adfam - is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs or alcohol.
  • What's the Harm - advice for parents on alcohol risks for young people.


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