Substance misuse
If you are concerned about your misuse of alcohol, drugs or any substance, you should discuss the issue with your doctor. There are also many professional organisations that can provide help and support.
We have collected together contact information and external website links where you can find out more information and get support. For general information and contacts about alcohol and drugs, see the alcohol, drugs and substance misuse page. For details and links to help and support organisations, see the alcohol - advice and support or the drugs - advice and support pages.  | |  | | Related information from NHS Choices
Drinking and alcoholYou can get information on drinking and alcohol as well as advice and support from the Drinking and alcoholpage from NHS Choices. You can also find information about social drinking; the risks of binge drinking; tips on cutting down; tracking your drinking; a real life drinks diary; alcohol support; and caring for an alcoholic. The risks of drinking too muchMost people who have alcohol-related health problems aren't alcoholics. They're simply people who have regularly drunk more than the recommended levels for some years. For more information about the risks of drinking too much, see The risks of drinking too muchpage from NHS Choices. DrugsYou can get information on drugs and substance misuse as well as advice and support from the Drugspage from NHS Choices. You can also find information about getting help; the effects of drugs; legal highs; and talking about drugs with your child. The effects of drugsFind out about the most commonly used illegal drugs in England and Wales and the effects they can have on your health using The effects of drugs pagefrom NHS Choices. AddictionIf you have an addiction, you're not alone. An estimated two million people in the UK are fighting an addiction. The Addictionpage from NHS Choices provides information on the different types of addiction and how you can access help and support. Find and choose servicesUse the Find and choose servicessearch tool from NHS Choices to find your local GP or doctor; accident and emergency unit; minor injury unit; hospital; dentist; pharmacist (chemist); optician; carers support organisation; and more. .gif "Content supplied by NHS Choices")
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Social care
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- Adfam
Adfam is the leading national organisation working with and for families affected by drugs and alcohol.
- Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse, campaigning for effective alcohol policy and improved services for people whose lives are affected by alcohol-related problems.
- Alcoholics Anonymous
This site provides help and advice for anyone affected by alcohol misuse. It also provides links to other websites maintained by Alcoholics Anonymous in the UK.
- DrugScope
DrugScope is the UK’s leading independent centre of information and expertise on drugs. Their aim is to inform policy development and reduce drug-related harms - to individuals, families and communities.
- Rehab Online
Rehab Online is a directory of residential rehabilitation services for adult drug and/or alcohol misusers in England and Wales. It provides information about these services for members of the public, professionals and service users.
- Talk to FRANK
This website, linked to the national drugs helpline 'FRANK', offers free information and advice to anyone concerned about drugs use.
- The National Treatment Agency for Substance Misuse (NTA)
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.
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Al-Anon family groups (for families and friends of alcoholics)
Full contact details for Al-Anon family groups (for families and friends of alcoholics), including a confidential helpline, can be found below.
http://www.al-anonuk.org.uk
enquiries@al-anonuk.org.uk
Tel: 0207 403 0888 (confidential helpline available 10am-10pm, 365 days a year)
Fax: 0207 378 9910
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Emergency duty team
edt@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 034 9417
Fax: 01347 824648 (out of hours only). For all other faxes, please ring in advance to obtain the fax number to ensure people's confidentiality is maintained.
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Customer services centre (social care enquiries)
Full contact details for the customer services centre, including how to call in personally, can be found below.
social.care@northyorks.gov.uk
Tel: 0845 034 9410
Fax: 01609 532009
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Compliments, complaints, comments and concerns (adult social care)
Help us get it right. Please tell us your views about adult social care services provided by North Yorkshire County Council. Your comments can help us to improve our services and plan for the future.
social.complaints@northyorks.g...
Tel: 01609 532638
Fax: 01609 532025
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