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Addiction
Addiction Advice
- Forward Trust: Advice and support is available for anyone who has a drug or alcohol problem or knows someone who does. Its completely confidential and free.
- WithYou: Get free, confidential support with drugs, alcohol and mental health.
- Change Grow Live: Its difficult to know what to say to someone who has an alcohol or drug problem. Find the right moment and begin to explain your concerns. Listen to their responses without judging and stay as calm as possible.
- NHS - What to do in an emergency: If someone needs urgent medical help, call 999 for an ambulance. They might be drowsy or unconscious, or having difficulty breathing. Tell the crew everything you know about the drugs they’ve taken, and hand over any you still have.