Helplines in Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland for substance use.

Substance abuse and drugs and alcohol addiction helplines are available in Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland

Recovery from substance abuse and addiction is possible. It all starts with taking the first step to admit you have a problem with drugs or alcohol and seeking help. You can get support for yourself or a loved on by contacting one of 1 hotlines in Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland if you notice these symptoms:

• Needing more drugs or alcohol to feel the same effects (otherwise known as tolerance).
• Having a short temper and being more irritable and aggressive than usual.
• Inability to stop using drugs or alcohol despite repeated attempts.
• Erratic changes in mood, or mood swings.
• A loss of interest in activities previously enjoyed.
• Experiencing unpleasant side-effects (otherwise known as withdrawal symptoms) after stopping drugs, alcohol or other substances.
• Low mood including feelings of hopelessness, sadness or depression
• Using more of drugs or alcohol than was originally intended.

When you're grappling with drug or alcohol abuse, recovery may seem impossible. It may feel like nobody and nothing can help you. However, substance abuse and addiction is treatable. Others have recovered and so can you. Healing starts with the right support.

Crisis counselors are available to support you whether you are the one struggling, or whether you're concerned about a friend or family member. You can get free, confidential, zero-judgement support for substance use and addiction from a hotline in Derry and Strabane, Northern Ireland.