Alcohol or Drugs

Who to contact
OrganisationDetail
Adfam (external link)A website for families of people with drug or alcohol problems.  Includes a database of services available locally.
Al-anon (external link)A website for people whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking.
Alcoholics Anonymous (external link)A website which contains links to a range of websites which can provide support to alcoholics and their families.
Alcohol Concern (external link)A website which contains information about a range of services for people with alcohol related problems.
Lifeline (external link)A website which contains a range of publicity information for drug users and professionals.
Narcotics Anonymous (external link)A website for people with drug problems, professionals and recovering addicts.
National Drugs Helpline (external link)Available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week.
Parentline Plus (external link)Help for parents.
Parents Against Drug AbuseHelpline for families of Drug Misusers - 0845 702 3867.
Street Based Services (external link)A local organisation which provides impartial, non-judgemental advice on all drug related issues.  Helpline available 24-hours a day, phone 0800 389 4463.
Talk to Frank (external link)A 24-hour helpline for drug users and their families.  Phone 0800 77 66 00.
Urban 75 (external link)An e-magazine, which gives useful information about drugs.
Wigan CouncilCan arrange support services for people who misuse alcohol, drugs and other substances.
Willow Project (external link)A local organisation for women concerned about their own or someone else's drinking.