
Addiction Support
On this page you will find information about our Addiction Support, and details about how we can support you, and those you care about, through dependency issues.
Explore what drug abuse is, as well as how and where to seek help and support.
Drug abuse can be defined as either the use of a drug in excessive quantities or as using a drug for purposes for which it was not intended. A drug addict is dependent on a drug, either physically or psychologically. Addiction can be considered a chronic disease in which the addict seeks drugs despite harmful consequences. Repeated drug use can result in changes in the brain that make it more difficult for the addict to resist the urge to take drugs.
There is a wide range of drugs that are abused – illegal drugs (for example cocaine, heroin and cannabis), legal drugs (such as alcohol) and prescription medicines.
A drug addict will continue to use drugs despite adverse consequences.
The first step in recovery is to recognise your addiction. These questions can be used to help you recognise if you have a problem:-
These questions are designed to make you see how using drugs has changed your life in a negative way. There is no specific number of ‘yes’ answers that will define you as an addict – it is up to you and how you feel your life is being affected.
Depending on the drugs used, problems can include:-
Once you have recognised that you have a problem you should consult your GP or local drug dependence unit for treatment advice. You may be given medication to help your withdrawal and this should be coupled with support and advice to help you adjust to life after you have stopped using.
There are also a number of agencies that can help you that are listed below.
The Addiction Support Programme exists to support those with dependency issues. This service provides access to a fully qualified addiction specialist with many years of experience in the field, and all calls to the helpline are entirely confidential. For further details, visit our website.
Call the Pharmacist Addiction Support Programme in total confidence
Tel: 0808 168 5132
Or contact Pharmacist Support
Tel: 0808 1682 233
Email: info@pharmacistsupport.org
Mind – Guide to addiction and dependency support
Web: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/guides-to-support-and-services/addiction-and-dependency/addiction-and-dependency-resources/
NHS Choices – Help and support for drug addiction
Web: www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/drug-addiction-getting-help/
Narcotics Anonymous
Tel: 0300 999 1212
Web: www.ukna.org
Families Anonymous
Tel: 0845 1200 660
Web: www.famanon.org.uk
Release
Tel: 0845 4500 215
Web: www.release.org.uk
This information was last reviewed on 19 July 2022.
On this page you will find information about our Addiction Support, and details about how we can support you, and those you care about, through dependency issues.
We provide direct psychological support for those who are experiencing mental health issues. You can access up to twelve free counselling sessions via phone, Zoom or for those within travelling distance to Altrincham, face to face.
Wellbeing can be affected by all manner of different things, for example: diet and lifestyle, workplace pressures and personal relationships.