Although you might not think so right now . . .
A lot of people care about you They'll support you if you ASK FOR HELP

For some people, family or friends can provide support while the user is learning to live without drugs or alcohol. For others this may not be appropriate and they'll need to seek help elsewhere.

There are street agencies and other organisations that deal with drug and alcohol abuse in most towns. They often have staff or volunteers who used to be dependent on drugs.  GO SEE THEM! What have you got to loose?  Nothing - except misery, loneliness, despair . . .

Then there are fellowships like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). These are loose organisations of people who used to have problems with drugs or alcohol and who meet regularly to help each other stay clean. There should be a local meeting near you (look in the phone book). GET ALONG TO IT!   You'll find some good friends there

In our experience it's very difficult for anyone who has a problem with drugs or alcohol to get clean and stay clean on their own. When a problem comes along - it's so easy to pick up a drug or a drink again. That's when we need support, encouragement, someone to talk to . . . to share our problems with.

Check out our LINKS section for some ideas about where to look for support