Drugs and alcohol
A list of local and national links to charities and partners who can provide help and guidance for those affect by illegal drug taking and drinking too much alcohol on a regular basis.
Please be aware that rehabilitation services may be provided by private clinics and consequently may involve a charge. Please also be aware that sites which help you find a service provider may charge a commission to that provider.
Devon and Cornwall Police are NOT accountable for the content of external websites and we do not recommend any particular service.
Devon
- EDP Drug & Alcohol Services
EDP Drug & Alcohol Services works with people who have, or are affected by, drug and alcohol problems and currently offers services in both Devon and Dorset, in Prison and in the community.
- Devon Young Peoples Services (Ysmart)
- 01271 388162
- email: [email protected]
Cornwall
- Cornwall Drugs & Alcohol Adult services (We Are With You)
- Cornwall central number for referrals including self referral is 0333 2000 325
Plymouth
- Plymouth Drugs & Alcohol (Harbour)
- 01752 434343
National
- Action on Addiction
Are a national charity which offers residential rehab and community based addiction treatment.
- rehabonline
Rehab Online is a directory of residential rehabilitation services for adult drug and/or alcohol misusers in England and Wales. It will give you information about these services, whether you are a member of the public, a professional or a service user.
- Adfam: families drugs and alcohol
Provides support and information specifically for families affected by drug and alcohol use. It is their ultimate goal that no family in need of support should go without it.
- AL-ANON
"Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. For some of our members, the wounds still run deep, even if their loved one may no longer be a part of their lives or have died..."
- Alcohol change
Alcohol Change is the leading national charity working on alcohol issues. Our goal is to improve people’s lives through reducing the harm caused by alcohol. We have an ambitious long-term aim to change the drinking culture in this country.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is a 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.
- Club Drug Clinic
This is a national service for people who have begun to experience problems with their use of recreational drugs.
- Druglink specialist misuse services
Druglink’s objective is to make a significant and positive impact on the lives of those misusing drugs & alcohol, their families and the communities in which they live, by providing a diverse and responsive range of services.
- Favor.uk
We are a national charity made up of individuals in recovery, their friends, families and community recovery organisations.
- Know your limits
- National Institute on Drug abuse: the science of drug abuse & addiction
"Driving facts: Drugged driving. Use of any psychoactive (mind-altering) drug makes it highly unsafe to drive a car and is illegal—just like driving after drinking alcohol. Drugged driving puts at risk not only the driver but also passengers and others who share the road."
- The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA)
A special health authority within the NHS, established by Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.
- NHS alcohol advice
The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA) is a special health authority within the NHS, established by Government in 2001 to improve the availability, capacity and effectiveness of treatment for drug misuse in England.
- Public Health England
- Rehab4Addiction
"Rehab 4 Addiction was founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. We offer a range of services, and help signpost you to the most effective treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling. Our helpline advisors are committed to helping you in your quest to locate effective treatments for addiction." - Talk to Frank
The Frank helpline provides free, confidential advice, counselling and referral to specialist services 24 hours a day. The Talk to Frank website also has a facility for finding organisations in your local area that can help you.