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.

Email: help@aamail.org

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

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

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

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

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

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

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: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

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: play.google.com

Download from: itunes.apple.com

Formerly Addaction.

Cornwall service, providing free, confidential support with issues around alcohol, drugs or mental health. Chat online to an adviser.

Website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/

Tel: 0333 2000 325 available 24/7

Devon service with hubs in Barnstaple, Exeter and Newton Abbot. Together offers support to those over 18 who wish to address their drug and alcohol use. Support can incude group or one-to-one sessions.

Telephone: 0800 233 5444

Website: https://www.edp.org.uk/together-drug-alcohol-service/

Part of the We Are With You service. Cornwall support for those aged 11-18 struggling with issues around drug and alcohol.

Tel: 01872 300816

Website: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/services/cornwall-for-young-people/

National Charity helping people and their families with alcohol dependency. They say "We are for a future in which people drink as a conscious choice, not a default; where the issues which lead to alcohol problems – like poverty, mental health issues, homelessness – are addressed; where those of us who drink too much, and our loved ones, have access to high-quality support whenever we need it, without shame or stigma."

Website: https://alcoholchange.org.uk/

Drinkline: 0300 123 1110 (weekdays 9am–8pm, weekends 11am–4pm)

Learn about the impact of alcohol on you, your family or friends, plus supportive advice and information.

Website: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/

Tel: 0300 123 1110

The Detox Handbook gives you the basic information you need if you are coming off, or thinking about coming off, any of the opiate drugs such as heroin or methadone. Also offers support to anyone wanting to reduce their alcohol intake safely and/or recover from alcohol addiction.

Tel: 0800 043 4656

Website: https://www.edp.org.uk/the-detox-handbook/