Addiction/Drugs

Learn more on addiction, what is it, how you can be aware of the risks and the various types such as gambling and drugs. You can also read more on the effects of drugs and how you can get support for yourself or someone you know that needs help tackling their addiction. In this section you can access helplines, live-chats and forums tailored around addiction and drug support. There are also apps that may help support you in your recovery from alcohol and smoking addiction; access what you need to learn more and get support, together we can become more addiction and drug aware.

Addiction/Drugs Useful Resources

The GamCare Forum is an online message board, providing a safe and secure space for users...
This could be done as an individual or as a team (according to research, people who stop...
We provide a range of different services to support young people ranging from in person...
Self help materials are resources you can work through yourself to help you make changes...
We provide a range of support for people struggling with the impact of gambling on their...
Gambling problems and dependency can create challenging and complex issues in someone’s...
Just telling teenagers about the dangers of drugs doesn’t work, nor does trying to scare...
We provide a range of training and development opportunities for professionals in...
There are lots of ways to get involved with volunteering at ASCERT. You can: You can...
MyGamCare is GamCare’s new online portal, creating a personalised space for you to manage...
The majority of adults in Northern Ireland drink and some use drugs, and there is always...
We run regular sessions in the GamCare online chatroom, where users can use live text...
We provide a range of different services to support young people ranging from in person...
Steps to Change is a community based early intervention service for adults and adult...
GamCare recognises that gambling can be harmful to both physical and mental health, and...
TalkBanStop is a partnership that combines practical tools and support to help you to...
The Drug and Alcohol Intervention Service for Youth (DAISY) provides support for young...
Our resource hub is packed with useful information and tools that will be useful to you...
Gambling problems and dependency can create challenging and complex issues in someone’s...
ASCERT provides a dedicated service to clients of the Probation Board for Northern...
Our Women’s Programme looks to steer systemic change across policy, research and...
Connections is the public face of the Drug and Alcohol Coordination Teams (DACTs). The...
Support to drink responsibly
Stop smoking for good
Change your relationship with alcohol through Daybreak, a personalised mobile app that...
Here2Help has been developed by a local initiative from people who want to make the range...
I am Sober is an addiction buddy useful for quitting any activity or substance. With...