Drugs and Alcohol

Pennine Health Improvement

They can support you to make small changes to your lifestyle that can have big benefits to your health and wellbeing. This includes:

  • Losing weight
  • Cutting down on drinking
  • Giving up smoking, e-cigarettes or chewing tobacco
  • Being more active
  • Having a healthier diet
  • Feeling better about yourself
  • Improving your self

Website: Pennine: Health Improvement

Back on Track

A Manchester charity that runs a learning centre in Manchester’s Northern Quarter for people who are going through a process of recovery or rehabilitation, having been through problems with alcohol or drugs, offending, homelessness and mental health.

Website: www.backontrackmanchester.org.uk

Al-Anon

Al-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is there for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Whatever your relationship with the drinker, you will find other people who have similar stories to tell. Listening to the shared experiences of others may help you find the confidence you need to deal with the effects of someone else’s drinking.

Telephone: 0800 0086 811

Website: www.al-anonuk.org.uk

One You Days Off - Mobile App

The One You Days Off app is a simple and easy way to track the days you drink alcohol and the days you don’t.

Download from: Google Play: One You Days Off

Download from: iTunes: One You Days Off

Alcoholics Anonymous

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) 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. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Telephone: 0800 9177 650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Drinkaware Unit and Calorie Calculator

Want to know what’s in your drinks? Easy, find out about what calories and how many units you consume.

Website: www.drinkaware.co.uk/unit-calculator

Adfam

Adfam is the national charity working to improve life for families affected by drugs or alcohol. They want anyone affected by someone else’s drug or alcohol use to have the chance to benefit from healthy relationships, be part of a loving and supportive family and enjoy mental and physical wellbeing.

Facebook: @AdfamUK

Twitter: @AdfamUK

Website: www.adfam.org.uk

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

Drinkline

If you’re worried about your own or someone else’s drinking, you can call this free helpline, in complete confidence.

Telephone: 0300 123 1110

Talk to Frank

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice. Manchester services include:

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com