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If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. We've compiled resources for drug addiction, alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, and suicide awareness. You are not alone. For questions about using Tap Tap Pub, check our FAQ page or contact us directly.
Crisis Support - Available 24/7
If you're in immediate danger or having thoughts of suicide, please reach out now:
Emergency Services
999
For immediate life-threatening emergencies
Drug Addiction Support
Drug addiction is a serious condition that affects millions of people. Recovery is possible with the right support and treatment. If you're struggling with drug use, or concerned about someone you know, help is available.
Warning Signs
- Increased tolerance to substances
- Withdrawal symptoms when not using
- Loss of interest in activities once enjoyed
- Neglecting responsibilities at work, school, or home
- Continued use despite negative consequences
- Spending significant time obtaining, using, or recovering from drugs
24/7 Helplines
Additional Resources
- NHS Drug Addiction Support: Find local drug treatment services
- Addiction Recovery Services: Contact your local GP or visit NHS Services
Alcohol Addiction Support
Alcohol addiction, also known as alcohol use disorder, is a medical condition that can affect anyone. Recognising the problem and seeking help is the first step towards recovery. Support groups, counselling, and treatment programmes are available across the UK.
Warning Signs
- Drinking more or longer than intended
- Wanting to cut down but unable to
- Spending a lot of time drinking or recovering from drinking
- Craving alcohol
- Drinking interfering with work, school, or relationships
- Continuing to drink despite problems it causes
- Giving up activities to drink
- Needing more alcohol to feel the same effect
24/7 Helplines & Resources
Additional Resources
- NHS Alcohol Support: Get help with alcohol problems
- SMART Recovery UK: Self-Management and Recovery Training - Find meetings and support
Gambling Addiction Support
Problem gambling can have serious consequences on your finances, relationships, and mental health. If gambling is causing problems in your life, or you're concerned about someone else's gambling, free and confidential help is available.
Warning Signs
- Needing to gamble with increasing amounts of money
- Feeling restless or irritable when trying to stop
- Repeated unsuccessful efforts to control or stop gambling
- Preoccupation with gambling
- Gambling when feeling distressed
- Chasing losses with more gambling
- Lying to conceal gambling activities
- Jeopardising relationships, jobs, or opportunities due to gambling
24/7 Helplines & Resources
National Gambling Helpline
0808 8020 133
Free, confidential support 24/7
BeGambleAware
Information, advice, and free treatment for anyone affected by problem gambling
Visit BeGambleAwareAdditional Resources
- Gamblers Anonymous: Support groups for people with gambling problems - Find meetings near you
- GamAnon: Support for families and friends affected by someone else's gambling - Get support
Suicide Awareness & Prevention
If you're having thoughts of suicide, please know that you are not alone and help is available. Reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. There are people who care and want to help you through this difficult time.
Warning Signs
- Talking about wanting to die or kill oneself
- Looking for ways to kill oneself
- Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
- Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
- Increasing use of alcohol or drugs
- Acting anxious, agitated, or reckless
- Sleeping too little or too much
- Withdrawing or isolating oneself
- Showing rage or talking about seeking revenge
- Extreme mood swings
24/7 Crisis Helplines
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably)
0800 58 58 58
Free, confidential helpline for men - 5pm to midnight, 365 days a year
Visit CALMPapyrus (Prevention of Young Suicide)
0800 068 41 41
Free, confidential support for people under 35 - 9am to midnight, every day
Visit PapyrusAdditional Resources
- NHS Mental Health Services: Get urgent mental health help
- Shout: Text SHOUT to 85258 for free, confidential 24/7 crisis text support
- Mind: Mental health charity providing advice and support - Visit Mind
Remember
If you're in immediate danger, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E department.
All the helplines listed above are free, confidential, and available to anyone who needs support. You don't need to be in crisis to reach out - these services are here to help at any time.
If you're concerned about someone else, don't hesitate to reach out to these services for advice on how to help. You can also encourage them to seek help themselves.
You are not alone. Help is available, and recovery is possible.