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DRUG and ALCOHOL RECOVERY WEBSITES

Children of Addicted Parents and People - a website for young people affected by another person's addiction. Includes personal stories, discussion/support forums, newsletters, creative corner, internet safety, and important links.

LifeRing (unhooked.com) - Online secular (non-religious) support site for those people seeking sobreity from alcohol / drugs. Website features chatrooms with regular meetings, member discussion forums, email lists & support, bookstore, scientific research articles, news items, links to related websites and treatment resources, poetry, art, music and recreation pages.

Smart Recovery - Self Management And Recovery Training online services include message boards and chat rooms, which allow members to post information, provide feedback, and interact in real-time. Website also includes resources for those with addiction problems, and their family and friends, as well as an online bookstore
and recommended reading materials.

SoberSources Network - An online guide to recovery resources, information, directory and forums.- includes a member-built directory of resources in the mental health and alcohol / substance abuse areas.

Talk to Frank - A UK based, government funded website aimed at providing information and education about drugs and their dangers, as well as helping those people (or their friends and family) who have drug problems. This website has general information and education about drugs, as well as a search function that provides a comprehensive list of drug and alcohol services (counselling, detox, rehab, information & advice, and needle exchange) in various towns within the UK.

SoberTeens Online - A Recovery Site for Teens with alcohol and drug problems. Includes a number of message boards and forums covering a wide range of issues, chatroom, and news updates.

The effects of Alcohol on your body - How your body is effected by different amounts of alcohol

Overview of Addictions and Substance Abuse - From the website Real Mental Health, this webpage contains links to information about various different types of addictions, such as drug & alcohol addiction; sex, shopping, gambling & internet addictions. Addiction information that is included - causes, risk factors, signs, symptoms and treatment options; new medications available, psychotherapy/counselling, detox, short & long-term rehabilitation programs; online screening tests - 'Are you an addict/alcoholic?'; drug tests; handling a relapse; new medications

The Partnership for a Drug Free America - A well presented, informative and comprehensive website containing information about drugs and related issues. Contains a comprehensive list of drug descriptions and effects, as well as personal stories and video clips, current news reports and articles, drug research and statistics, book recommendations, and special features, like - 'How to know if someone is using drugs'. *Highly recommended!*

Calculate your 'Clean time' - Find out how many days you've been clean with this 'clean time' Calculator

Do you have a problem with alcohol / drugs - Take these online Quizes to assess whether your alcohol and/or drug use is becoming a problem in your life.


Telephone Support Lines:

Northern Ireland:

Al-Anon (family and friends of alcoholics)
028 90 682368
020 74 3088

Alcohol & Drugs Helpline
Freephone: 1800 507 400

Narcotics Anonymous
07810172991 (7-10pm)


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