Drugs and Alcohol

Resources for those that are alcohol dependent

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Information for service users

Reducing drinking safely

Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service

At the Manchester Integrated Drug and Alcohol Service (MIDAS), CGL’s teams work in partnership with service users to assess their requirements and to plan individual treatment plans and support that will help service users to address their problems and achieve their personal goals.

Facebook: changegrowlive

Twitter: @changegrowlive

Website: www.changegrowlive.org

ADS: Addiction Dependency Solutions

ADS is a leading UK drug and alcohol charity operating throughout the North and the Midlands. With decades of experience treating drug, alcohol and more recently prescription drug addiction, we provide the right treatment and get to the root of addiction.

Facebook: ADSolutionsUK

Twitter: @ADSolutionsUK

Telephone: 0161 831 2400

Website: www.adsolutions.org.uk

Talk to Frank

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

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

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 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Email: help@aamail.org

Drinkaware Online Tools & Apps

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

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

One You Drinks Tracker - Mobile App

Drinking a bit too much can sneak up on you. Our free drinks tracker app makes it easy to keep an eye on the booze and take control with daily tips and feedback.

Download from: Google Play: One You Drinks Tracker

Download from: iTunes: One You Drinks Tracker

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

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