Each year, more than 268,251 adults contact a drug addiction service to secure help and treatment for addictions. Among the services frequently contacted are drug addiction helplines.
Whether you require drug addiction help or are worried about a family member, drug addiction helplines offer free and confidential advice.
To help you in your time of need, we have outlined the types of drug addiction helplines available here.
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Types Of Drug Addiction Helplines
In the United Kingdom, drug addiction helplines help those struggling with a drug addiction secure treatment.
Open 24/7, drug addiction helplines include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Cocaine Anonymous
- Narcotics Anonymous
- FRANK
- DAN 24/7
Although drug addictions undeniably have the most considerable impact on those who have become reliant on drugs, drug addictions also significantly affect family members, friends and even employers.
As a result, the following drug addiction helplines focus on ensuring that those affected by someone else’s addiction can seek help.
- Adfam
- DrugFam
- Families Anonymous
Drug Addiction Helplines
Below, we have provided an overview of several drug addiction helplines and shared how you can contact them.
Cocaine Anonymous
Cocaine anonymous offers instant advice and support to those struggling with a drug addiction via their helpline. In addition to providing a drug addiction helpline, Cocaine Anonymous hosts several drug support groups that can be attended both in-person and online.
To contact Cocaine Anonymous, call 0800 612 0225.
Narcotics Anonymous
Run by volunteers recovering from drug addictions, the Narcotics Anonymous helpline can assist with a wide range of drug addictions. Often the first point of contact for many, Narcotics Anonymous can be contacted by addicts and those affected by another person’s addiction.
Operating from 10 am to midnight every day, call 0300 999 1212 for instant help.
FRANK
One of the most contacted drug addiction helplines, FRANK, has ensured that thousands of individuals receive the help they need when they need it. Offering confidential advice, FRANK can be contacted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Whether you are personally struggling with a drug addiction or are hoping to support a loved one, call 0300 123 6600 to talk to a representative at FRANK.
DAN 24/7
DAN 24/7 is a drug addiction helpline created to ensure that individuals in Wales can access immediate advice and guidance to help them cope with their drug addiction.
Call DAN 24/7 on 0808 808 2234 or text DAN to 81066.
DrugFam
Launched specifically to help those affected by someone else’s addiction secure support and assistance, DrugFam ensures that family members and friends have an outlet to voice their concerns and understand how they can cope better.
If someone else’s addiction has impacted your life, contact 0300 888 3853 today.
Families Anonymous
Families Anonymous supplies confidential counselling to family members and friends that have watched a loved one struggle with addiction.
Though Families Anonymous typically provides support and guidance via their drug support groups, they also have a drug addiction helpline run by individuals who have previously been affected by a loved one’s addiction.
Call 0207 4984 680 to speak to someone today.
Our Drug Addiction Helpline
At Addiction Advocates, we also have a drug addiction helpline that can be contacted irrespective of the time of day. Just as the addiction helplines noted above offer a plethora of support to those struggling with or affected by drug addiction, ours does too.
In addition to offering support, our drug addiction helpline also guarantees that referrals can be sought for addiction treatment within a relatively short period.
Where To Get Help For A Drug Addiction
Although drug addiction helplines are often the first port of call when an individual realises that addiction is impairing their life, drug addiction helplines cannot provide the treatment required to overcome an addiction.
To secure help for drug addiction, either an inpatient or outpatient drug rehab must be attended. While both rehab options administer effective treatments, here at Addiction Advocates, we advise those who contact our drug addiction helpline to participate in an inpatient rehab due to the benefits associated.
Typically lasting 28 days, treatment provided by an inpatient drug rehab includes detoxification and rehabilitation. These treatments guarantee that the physical and psychological ramifications of drug addictions can be overcome.
Additionally, relapse prevention and aftercare are available to ensure that sobriety can be maintained upon completing a rehab programme.
However, we understand that inpatient rehab is not always a suitable option. As a result, should you contact our drug addiction helpline, we will listen to your personal needs and recommend an appropriate course of action.
Contact Us Today
Whether you are looking to secure confidential support and guidance or would like to refer yourself or a loved one for drug addiction treatment, here at Addiction Advocates, we welcome you to contact us today by calling our free addiction helpline on 0800 012 6088.
Frequently Asked Questions
- FRANK
- DrugFam
- Families Anonymous
References
- [1] Cocaine Anonymous - https://cocaineanonymous.org.uk
- [2] Narcotics Anonymous - https://ukna.org/na-helpline-uk
- [3] FRANK - https://www.talktofrank.com/contact-frank
- [4] DAN 24/7 - https://dan247.org.uk
- [5] DrugFam - https://www.drugfam.co.uk
- [6] Families Anonymous - http://famanon.org.uk
Seth is an author, addiction recovery expert and fully accredited member of the national counselling society. He has experience working with a wide range of addictions and mental illnesses using a number of evidence-based therapies and programmes such as the SMART models of addiction recovery.
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