Helplines in Malawi for substance use.

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

Millions of people and their loved ones are affected by substance abuse and addiction every year. Substance use, whether drug or alcohol addiction, can affect people from all walks of life. Nobody is immune. If you or a loved one are struggling with the following, contact one of 5 helplines in Malawi for support:

• 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.

You may feel that your problem with drugs or alcohol has gone too far and that there is no hope for the future. However, substance abuse and addiction are treatable. With the right support, you can recover.

Consider contacting a helpline in Malawi 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,