Original publisher: NHS
Drug addiction: getting help
Information about speaking to your usual doctor and finding specialist drug treatment and support.
Read the NHS guidance →Information and guidance
Addictions resources
Explore independent information about substance use, gambling, gaming and other behaviours that may become difficult to manage.
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Gambling and gaming disorders are recognised conditions. Other patterns, including online habits and spending, may also cause difficulties without necessarily being an addiction. The links below offer different places to begin exploring support.
Alcohol and drug use
Find information about alcohol and drug-related difficulties, specialist support and guidance for family members or friends.
Original publisher: NHS
Alcohol support
Guidance on accessing professional advice and support when alcohol use is affecting daily life.
Read the NHS guidance →Original publisher: WithYou
Drug and alcohol support
Free, confidential support, with information for individuals and people close to them. Availability varies by area.
Explore WithYou →Original publisher: Adfam
Support for family and friends
Independent information for people affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use.
Explore Adfam resources →Gambling-related difficulties
Information about gambling-related harm, ways to find specialist support and help for people affected by someone else's gambling.
Original publisher: NHS
Help for problems with gambling
Information about gambling-related harm and how to access specialist NHS care and other support.
Read NHS guidance →Original publisher: GamCare
Support for people affected by gambling
Free confidential information and support for people experiencing gambling-related harm, including family and friends.
Explore GamCare support →Gaming-related difficulties
Playing games is enjoyable for many people. Support may be useful when gaming becomes difficult to control and significantly affects daily life.
Original publisher: NHS
National Centre for Gaming Disorders
Specialist assessment and support for people in England aged 13 and over, with information for parents and carers.
Explore the NHS centre →Original publisher: World Health Organization
Understanding addictive behaviours
Background on gambling and gaming disorders, including how these differ from everyday activities.
Read the WHO overview →Digital devices and social media
Phone, internet and social media use can sometimes affect sleep, relationships or everyday activities. Screen time alone does not establish an addiction.
Original publisher: UK Safer Internet Centre
Screen time and digital balance
Practical guidance on digital habits and finding a workable balance, particularly for young people and their supporters.
Explore the screen time guidance →Shopping and spending
Some people experience distress or financial difficulties when shopping or spending becomes hard to manage. These experiences have different possible explanations.
Original publisher: MoneyHelper
Money problems and mental health
Independent information about impulsive spending, managing money difficulties and finding further support.
Read MoneyHelper’s guidance →Smoking and nicotine
Information about seeking support with nicotine dependence and stopping smoking.
Original publisher: NHS Better Health
Support to stop smoking
NHS information about stopping smoking, accessing support and the benefits for physical and mental health.
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