Helplines in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand.

Get help from a substance abuse and addiction hotline in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand today

Substance abuse – such as drug and alcohol addiction – affects millions of people and their loved ones each year. While the impact of substance use disorders and substance-related problems can be devastating, help is available and recovery is possible. Take the first step and reach out to one of 1 hotlines in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand if you relate to these symptoms:

• Experiencing interpersonal problems as a result of substance abuse.
• Spending a lot of time trying to get or use drugs, alcohol, or other substances.
• Feeling an urge to use drugs, alcohol or other substances regularly.
• Needing more drugs or alcohol to feel the same effects (otherwise known as tolerance).
• Being unable to stop using drugs or alcohol despite the negative consequences it is causing.
• Having a short temper and being more irritable and aggressive than usual.
• Being secretive and dishonest about when and how often you use drugs or alcohol and with whom.
• Inability to stop using drugs or alcohol despite repeated attempts.

If you've tried to stop using substances like drugs or alcohol on your own without any success, you may feel defeated. It may be hard to imagine a way out. However, a large proportion of people make a full recovery with time and proper support.

You can speak to a trusted counselor about substance-related problems today. Contact a free, confidential hotline in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand for help. Whether you just need someone who will listen to you with an open mind, or whether you're looking for recovery resources, hotline volunteers are available and ready to support you.