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:
- Drug and alcohol statistics gives information on local alcohol statistics for County Durham.
- Alcohol - types of drinking gives information about low-risk/higher-risk drinking and binge drinking.
- Are you a wine lover? gives information about wine and tips on how to cut down.
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.
- Email scd@durham.gov.uk
- Telephone 03000 267 979