Alcohol and Drugs Action – A leading provider of alcohol and drug support services in Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire. Their services are open to individuals, family members and friends. It is for people who do not require clinical or social work interventions.
Turning Point Scotland – Scotland’s leading social care developer and provider specialising in supporting people facing the most complex and challenging situations by placing them at the heart of everything we do. We invest in skilled and passionate staff, and affect change through high quality services, leadership and innovation.
By My Side – Simon Community Scotland (SCS), in partnership with tech consultancy AND Digital, have developed ‘By My Side’, a digital app allowing easy access to evidence-based harm reduction support, advice and resources.
Crew Drugs information – Crew is a harm reduction and outreach charity based in Scotland. Want to know more about drugs? Use their drugs A-Z!
Daylight – is an NHS recommended digital treatment, which uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address worry and anxiety and is free for everyone over 18
Drugbot – developed by Cranstoun It is an AI-powered chatbot designed to deliver free, accurate, confidential and non-judgemental drug information, anytime, anywhere
Know the Score – Real facts about drugs.
Re-Solve – is the expert charity working across the UK to end solvent abuse and support all those whose lives are affected by it.
Talk to Frank – Friendly confidential drugs advice.
By My Side – Simon Community Scotland (SCS), in partnership with tech consultancy AND Digital, have developed ‘By My Side’, a digital app allowing easy access to evidence-based harm reduction support, advice and resources.
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol or drugs – is a national charity which supports anyone affected by someone else’s alcohol or drug use in Scotland, whether they are still actively using substances, are in recovery, or you are bereaved. A source of information and support for family members and linking them to the services and local support services. Helpline, tele-health, bereavement care.
Sleepio – is an NHS recommended digital treatment, which uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to address poor sleep and insomnia and is free for anyone over the age of 18
Narcotics Anonymous – support groups for those attempting to recover from drug addiction.
Cocaine Anonymous – is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other so that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from their addiction.
Where to access naloxone – naloxone is a medicine that can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. If you use opioid drugs, always ensure you have a naloxone kit to hand.
The Scottish Recovery Consortium – exist to build and promote recovery from addictions in Scotland using means and messages that are consistent with the values and practices of recovery from addictions.
Families Anonymous – a world-wide fellowship of family members and friends affected by another’s abuse of mind-altering substances, or related behavioural problems. FA has groups spread throughout the country, which meet regularly. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend the meetings, even there is only a suspicion of a problem.
SMART Recovery – online meetings help individuals recover and help them lead meaningful and satisfying lives using science-based therapy.