Smoking
Smokefree has lots of free support this includes a smartphone app, email programme or text messages that will keep you focused wherever you are.
You can also speak to your doctor, pharmacy team or local Stop Smoking Service for expert advice on stop smoking medicines.
- Get further information from the National Health Service www.nhs.uk/quit.
- Stop Smoking with Total Wellbeing Luton Visit the Total Wellbeing Luton website.
Drugs and alcohol
There is a wide range of support available, whether you aim to stop drinking or using drugs altogether, or just to cut down.
- Resolutions support adults in Luton who are struggling with alcohol and/or drug use.
- Turning Point offers you or a loved one a range of services depending on what you need, from detox and residential rehab to supported living and aftercare support.
- Drug FAM provides support for families, friends and partners who are struggling to cope with a loved one’s addiction to drugs or alcohol and to those who have been bereaved by addiction or related causes.
- Call Narcotics Anonymous helpline 0300 999 1212 (10 am – midnight) or find a local meeting.
- Call the Alcoholics Anonymous national helpline free on 0800 9177 650 or find your local Alcoholics Anonymous meeting.
- Find personal advice online, including tips for cutting down and additional support on DrinkCoach.
- Have a free and confidential online webchat with a real person who understands the problems you are facing with Drink Wise Age Well.
- Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.
Gambling
- Gamble Aware offers free, confidential help for anyone worried about their or someone else’s gambling.
- Gamblers Anonymous Runs local support groups for people with gambling addictions. They offer help and support via their website, including a forum, chat room and literature.
- GamCare provides a range of information and advice for those experiencing or affected by a gambling problem.
- BigDeal is a place for young people to get information, advice and guidance about gambling. They also help parents and professionals such as teachers, social workers and youth workers.
