Helplines in India.

Are you or a loved one struggling with substance abuse, such as drugs or alcohol? Hotline support is available in India

If you or someone you know is abusing substances, or struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, you may not know where to turn. Fortunately, support is available in India from 9 helplines for substance abuse. If you or a loved one has been experiencing any of the following, reach out today:

• Sleeping at strange hours of the day or night.
• Feeling an urge to use drugs, alcohol or other substances regularly.
• Using substances as a way to relieve negative or uncomfortable emotions.
• Obsessive thinking about using drugs or alcohol that makes it hard to focus on anything else.
• Spending money on drugs or alcohol despite it being unaffordable.
• Spending a lot of time recovering from drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• Spending a lot more time alone or with a new social circle.
• Having a short temper and being more irritable and aggressive than usual.

When you've relied on substances for a long time, it's hard to imagine how you'll cope without them. But with the right support, you can overcome drug or alcohol dependence and live a much healthier, happier, and fulfilling life.

Consider contacting a helpline in India if you or someone you love is battling with substance use or addiction. No matter how bad things may seem, help is available. There are compassionate recovery advocates who care about your situation and want to support you,