Alcohol and Substance Use
We recognise that the misuse of drugs including alcohol may cause issues to an individual’s health, academic performance, relationships, and behaviour. Therefore, managing use effectively can really support wellbeing and mental health.
The links below aim to provide varied information platforms to help inform you of the steps of support available:
Online community and help Togetherall
Anonymised community chat, complete assessment and training modules to help manage – free to AU students https://togetherall.com/en-gb/
Talk to Frank online
Honest information about drugs https://www.talktofrank.com/
MIND online
Explain the Mental Health affects related to recreational drug use
NHS online
Information on managing addiction and treatment https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/drug-addiction-getting-help/
TED TALK
Eliminating the Shame and Stigma of Addiction | Kathryn Helgaas Burgum | TEDxFargo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q5-j30opt0
DDAS – Local support Service
Drug and Alcohol Service – Local to Aberystwyth providing advice and support for those with substance problems and also support to those concerned about another persons substance use. http://barod.cymru/where-to-get-help/west-wales-services/ddas-dyfed-drug-and-alcohol-service/
25 North Parade
Aberystwyth
SY23 2JN
Tel: 03303 639997
Disabled Access: Yes
Email: confidential@d-das.co.uk
Free Helplines:
- Alcoholics Anonymous
Free Helpline: 0800 9177 650
help@alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk
http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/ - Narcotics Anonymous
http://ukna.org/
Helpline: 0300 999 1212
10.00am – midnight
Free 24/7 talk or email line – Samaritans
Talk to someone about your difficulties - Available to talk 24/7 by phone or email https://www.samaritans.org/wales/how-we-can-help/contact-samaritan/
Student Wellbeing Service
Our qualified practitioners can help you with the impact this may have on your academic life. You can register online with our service.