Self Help Groups

Abbeycare Foundation
Abbeycare foundation is an established alcohol addiction treatment centre in the UK. It is located in the tranquil countryside of North Ayrshire, in South West Scotland.
Action on Addiction
Action on Addiction is a registered charity, a founding member of the European Association for the Treatment of Addiction and aims to free people from addictions and its effect by providing interrelated services of the highest quality and effectiveness which have a clear and ethical basis and which...
Addaction
Addaction began in 1967 as an association of parents of addicts which became the Association for the Prevention of Addiction. It is now a major service providing charity staffed by professional paid workers and volunteers and manages projects around the country. Addaction's activities include the...
Addaction Maya Project
The Maya Project is a residential drug rehabilitation project for women who want to change their lifestyle and live without the use of mind-altering substances. It is a women-only project which admits single women, women with children (under 18 years of age), pregnant women, and prioritizes women...
Addiction Today
Addiction Today is a bi-monthly magazine devoted to leading-edge and evidence-based treatment and good practice. Articles include therapeutic techniques, research, news, complementary medicines, relevant legislation, lists of self-help groups and treatment centres, details of seminars and...
ADFAM National
The national umbrella organisation for families affected by someone else’s substance use. Information about local support networks for families and resources, publications and training for professionals.
Al-Anon Family Groups
This group gives support to anyone, family or friends, of problem drinkers. Groups meet weekly all over the Uk, Eire and the world. To find a local group use the helpline number below or follow the links on our website.
Alcohol Concern
Alcohol Concern is the national agency on alcohol misuse. We work to reduce the incidence and costs of alcohol-related harm and to increase the range and quality of services available to people with alcohol-related problems. We provide information and encourage debate on the wide range of public...
Alcohol Focus Scotland
Alcohol Focus Scotland is a national charity for alcohol issues. Alcohol Focus Scotland is committed to improving the quality of people's lives by changing Scotland's drinking culture - promoting responsible drinking behaviour and discouraging drinking to excess. Their work involves providing...
Alcohol Recovery Programme
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