Alcohol addiction, also known as alcoholism, can have catastrophic effects on day-to-day life. Not only can drinking alcohol every day damage physical and mental health, but it can also strain relationships, friendships and finances. The effects of alcohol can be incredibly damaging, but there are alcohol addiction treatments available and alcohol helplines to call.
If you ever find yourself wondering if you're an alcoholic, or perhaps someone you know is struggling with alcoholism, you can ring one of the free helplines for advice and support. Spotting the signs of alcoholism is important to help treat the problem.
There are many alcohol helplines available in the UK if you or someone you know needs someone to talk to about alcohol addiction. UK alcohol helplines provide advice and support to anyone who rings. If ringing a helpline doesn’t appeal to you, there are also phone numbers you can text, as well as online chatrooms for additional support.
Alcohol addiction helplines
Here is an alphabetical list of helplines, providing help and support if you need to talk to someone:
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Great BritainAA is a self-help group that supports abstinence from alcohol by following a 12-step recovery treatment programme. | Contact details:
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Al-Anon Family Groups UK and Eire | Contact details:
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DAN 24/7Drug and alcohol addiction helpline for people in Wales. | Contact details:
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DrinklineDrinkline provides a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else's. | Contact details: |
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)NACOA offers information, advice and support to children of alcohol-dependent parents. | Contact details:
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SamaritansSamaritans provide emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope, or at risk of self-harm. | Contact details:
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Scottish Families Affected by Drugs & AlcoholSFAD provides support to family members and friends who have been affected by the substance use of a relative or loved one. | Contact details:
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Smart RecoverySmart Recovery offers virtual meetings to anyone affected by alcohol addiction. | Contact details:
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SupportlineSupportline offers emotional support to children, young adults and adults who are struggling with the effects of alcoholism. | Contact details:
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We Are With You (formerly Addaction)UK-wide treatment agency, helping individuals, families and communities to manage the effects of drug and alcohol misuse. | Contact details:
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