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Addiction and dependency

Addiction is often linked to mental distress. If you have an addiction problem it may have started as a way to cope with feelings that you felt unable to deal with in any other way.

In this video David talks about his experience of alcohol misuse, and steps he has taken towards recovery with support from the charity Turning Point.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yN_pmk41afE

For more information about addiction and sources of support see the links below.

Information about addiction

NHS Live Well 

Information, real life stories and details of support available

Beating addictions

Information about a range of addictive behaviours and treatments

Sources of support

Addaction

National charity that provides a range of services to help transform the lives of people affected by drug and alcohol problems. Details of local services available on the website.
Adfam Support for family and friends of people with drug and alcohol problems

Alcoholics anonymous

Helpline: 0845 769 7555

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 Alliance

Helpline: 0845 122 8608

User led organisation that provides information and advocacy for people accessing treatment for drug and alcohol problems

Drugsline

Helpline: 0808 1 606 606

Services for people struggling with addiction, and impartial support and information for concerned family and friends

Gamblers anonymous

Support groups for people with gambling addictions

Release

Helpline: 0845 4500 215

National charity that gives free and confidential advice about drugs and the law
Sex and love addicts anonymous Support groups for people with sex and love addictions
Smokefree NHS information and advice to help stop smoking
Turning Point

Helpline: 020 7481 7600

National organisation that provides health and social care services for people with complex needs, including alcohol and drug misuse and mental health problems
                                                                                                                                                                              
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