Drug and Alcohol
Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice about Drugs and Alcohol.
Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.
For further information on any of the organisations - just follow the website link/s or where there are no website links available email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 14:32
Al-Anon
Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, regardless of whether that person is still drinking or not. Confidential Helpline 0800 0086 811
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:06
Alcohol Focus ScotlandThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Provides information on alcohol problems.
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 14:40
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Regional - West Lothian Intergroup
The West Lothian Intergroup website lists the meetings within this intergroup. Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is concerned solely with the personal recovery and continued sobriety of individual alcoholics who turn to Fellowship for help. Information on other regions or areas can be found at Regional & Local Websites areas
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 14:00
ASH Action on Smoking and HealthThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Leading voluntary organisation tackling tobacco abuse. Advice on stopping smoking.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 14:24
Castle Craig Hospital
Residential centre for alcohol and drug therapy. Website has an addiction information and resources section aimed at helping people are suffering from alcohol, drug or behavioural addiction problems.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 16:40
CrossReach
Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland. Available to all people in Scotland.
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- Last Updated on Saturday, 15 October 2022 16:39
Families Anonymous
Offers meetings, resources and services for families who has a member with a drug problem. Helpline number 0207 4984 460
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- Last Updated on Friday, 16 October 2020 15:26
Family Support Addictions
Part of VOCAL the Voice of Carers Edinburgh and Midlothian. Provides support and information to parents, friends, partners and other family members in Edinburgh who are affected by someone else's drinking and drug use.
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- Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 17:10
FRANK
Drugs information and advice. Parents, carers and friends worried about someone can call 0300 1236600
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 June 2020 14:28
Guide for Veterans
This Guide for Veterans contains resources that provide Mental Health, Housing and Financial support available to veterans / ex-servicemen. It also provides information about 'Jobs and Training for Veterans', 'Scholarships for Disabled Veterans', 'Help for Injured Veterans', 'Help for Blind Veterans' and 'Help for Carers of Injured Veterans'. Plus 'Information on Armed Forces Pensions'.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 14:44
Hope UK
A drug education charity which works to equip young people to make drug-free choices (including legal substances like alcohol and cigarettes) by working with groups and individuals in both formal and informal settings.
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- Last Updated on Friday, 22 November 2019 17:06
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) United Kingdom
Non - profit fellowship for those with a major drug problem. Recovering addicts meet regularly to help each other stay clean. NA Helpline: 0300 999 1212
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:09
National Association for Children of Alcoholics (NACOA)This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Offers information, advice and support to children of alcoholics.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:10
National Drugs Helpline
The National Drugs Helpline gives information and advice to anyone in the UK concerned about drugs. Email available through website.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 12:00
Notre Dame Centre
Provides services and support to vulnerable children, young people and families.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 16 December 2020 15:20
Rehab 4 Addiction
Founded to assist those affected by substance misuse and their loved ones. Offers a range of services, and signposting to treatments. This includes alcohol rehab, drug rehab, detox services, intervention, aftercare and outpatient counselling.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 29 July 2014 05:11
Smokers QuitlineThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Provides practical help, advice and support by trained counsellors to all smokers who want to stop.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 30 July 2014 08:02
Smoking Cessation ClinicThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
A clinic at St John's Hospital, West Lothian which can be contacted by anyone concerned about their own or someone else's smoking. Group or individual support available. For more information e-mail us at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 October 2017 13:21
Stop Smoking: NHS Inform
Provides information on services, local support and a Helpline.
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- Last Updated on Friday, 22 October 2021 09:39
Stop The Deaths
Campaign to help stop deaths due to drug overdose. Provides information so that you can recognise the signs of an overdose and what you can do. Also provides links to 'Local drugs services' and the 'Scottish Families affected by Alcohol and Drugs Helpline'.
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- Last Updated on Tuesday, 19 November 2019 15:50
United Christian Broadcasting (UCB) Prayerline
Telephone team that will pray with you and for you. or you can submit your prayer request by filling in an online form.
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- Last Updated on Friday, 08 March 2024 17:27
We are with you in Scotland
Support people who have issues with drugs, alcohol and mental health, and their families and friends. Offer free, confidential without judgement.
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- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 November 2019 14:28
West Lothian Drug and Alcohol Service (WLDAS)
Provides - information, advice and support plus counselling and support (confidential and non-discriminatory services) to reduce substance misuse related the harm caused by drugs, alcohol and tobacco to West Lothian residents and communities.