This section provides information on support for addiction to drugs, drinking and smoking.

There are many organizations in the UK to give you support in dealing with your addiction. For additional information visit the websites below: 

Smoking

NHS: Help to quit smoking.

Drinking

Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol does not usually cause any problems, but drinking too much can be harmful. The Department of Health advises that men should not drink more than three to four units of alcohol per day, and women should drink no more than two to three units of alcohol per day.
 

NHS: Alcohol. Here you can find information to help you reduce your drinking.
 

NHS: Calculate your units of alcohol.

THINK! The Facts about Drink Driving. 

DirectGov: children and alcohol. 
Here you can find help and support on issues dealing with children and alcohol. 

Alcoholics Anonymous.

Drugs

Talk to Frank drugs information website.
Here you can get help and advice on quitting drugs.

NHS: Help quitting drugs. Here you can get help and support to quit using drugs.

DirectGov: drugs and your children.

(*Helplines will be answered in English. Ask if there is an interpreter available.)