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Alcohol and drugs advice and support in Adur
There are places you can go for help if you want to address your own drug
(or alcohol) use. Unfortunately most of the agencies which can help are based
in Worthing, but there are sometimes ways you can receive help with your
travel costs if you are on benefits.
If you want more details you can either contact the agencies below directly or contact Norma Buss, Community Alcohol and Drugs Worker.
Support for Friends and Families of Drug Users
Friends and Families Support Group
There are monthly support groups in Southwick and Lancing for those affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use. There is also a monthly support group in Southwick for anyone who is bereaved due to drug or alcohol user. For details of times and locations contact :
- Families and Friends on (01243) 382940.
The Families and Friends Project
The service provides :
- Information about drugs and alcohol, and where to get help
- Contact with others who are going through similar experiences
- Individual meetings
- Telephone helpline
- Support for friends and families of drug users
- For more information you can contact them on : (01243) 382940
PATCHED
In addition to running support groups in Brighton and Hove they offer a help-line service
- PATCHED : FREEPHONE 0800 085 4450
Families Anonymous
- National Helpline : 0845 1200 660
- website : www.famanon.org.uk
See also :
- West Sussex Drug & Alcohol Action Team webpage on the WSCC website (www.westsussex.gov.uk/living/social_care_and_health/adults/substance_misuse.aspx)
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