Alcohol And You

Alcohol is a accepted drug that plays a significant part in almost every social activity at some level. At what point it becomes a problem for the individual is difficult to define, and when problematic the effects can affect both the individual, family, and society. Gender and individual tolerances vary.

If you are concerned that you may be drinking too much the links below may help you decide if you need help. All of us at Lensfield Practice understand that facing up to the reality that alcohol may be a problem requires courage and we are here to help with finding a way forward.

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The NHS site that is a great resource for help on a number of conditions. This area provides suuport for alcohol related issues and useful links for further guidance. Visit NHS Choices

Drinksense offers information, support, counselling and a wide range of help to people with alcohol-related issues.
Some people that attend our service are at the beginning stages of making changes while others are further along.
Visit Drinksense.

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking. We believe alcoholism affects the whole family, not just the drinker. We are an international organisation with over 800 support groups in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Al-Anon is a fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience in order to solve their common problems.
Visit Alcoholics Anonymous.

You may have drink or drug issues yourself, or you may know someone who has a problem. Addaction can help. We’re the UK’s biggest drug and alcohol treatment charity and our services are both confidential and free.
Visit AddAction.

Teen Challenge UK is a charity registered in the UK and operates nationally to help young people who have developed life controlling problems, especially drug and alcohol addictions, and also to offer preventative help to those who may be in danger of doing so.
Visit Teen Challenge.