Addiction

Be aware

Warning

If you or someone else needs urgent help after taking drugs or drinking, call 999 for an ambulance.

Introduction

Addiction is when you have a strong physical or psychological need or urge to do something or use something. It is a dependence on a substance or activity even if you know that it causes you harm. It can impact your daily life.

The most common types of addiction are:

  • smoking
  • drinking alcohol
  • gambling
  • taking drugs
  • prescription medicines

Please find resources and links to resources that can provide more information. 

Your Support Glasgow

Alcohol and Drug Recovery Services in Glasgow

NHS Inform

Please find further resources if you are affected by drugs
NHS Inform

Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol & Drugs

If you are affected by someone else's alcohol or drug use you can contact Scottish Families on 08080 10 10 11, email them on helpline@sfad.org.uk or visit their webpage for a webchat.
Please click here for more information

Know The Score

Know the Score provide information and resources if you are concerned about your own drug taking or Worried about someone else?
They have a free, confidential information and advice call the Know the Score Drugs Helpline on 0800 587 5879.

You will also find:

Links to local help and support with drugs
Advice on what to do if you’re worried about someone including your child
What to do in an emergency
Know the Score

Talk to Frank

Talk to Frank can provide you with information about drugs , what to do in an emergency, how to deal with peer pressure and information for friends and carers
Talk to Frank

GambleAware

Gamble Aware have a short quiz that takes a few minutes to complete and will start to give you an insight into how gambling might be affecting you, or someone you care about.
Once complete, you will be provided with tailored support should you want it.
Gamble Aware

GAMCare Scotland

GamCare Scotland provide face to face, telephone, digital, and online psychosocial and recovery support interventions to support people impacted by gambling across Glasgow, Edinburgh and North and South Lanarkshire.

They can provide early intervention, engagement and outreach activities to reach and support for individuals and partners.
Please click here for more information
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