Helplines in FER, Northern Ireland.

Reach out to a hotline in FER, Northern Ireland for support with substance abuse and drugs or alcohol addiction

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 1 helplines in FER, Northern Ireland for support:

• Spending a lot more time alone or with a new social circle.
• Being unable to keep up with daily responsibilities at home, work, or school.
• Using substances as a way to relieve negative or uncomfortable emotions.
• Being secretive and dishonest about when and how often you use drugs or alcohol and with whom.
• Stealing money or selling items to afford to buy drugs or alcohol
• Spending money on drugs or alcohol despite it being unaffordable.
• Low mood including feelings of hopelessness, sadness or depression
• Experiencing unpleasant side-effects (otherwise known as withdrawal symptoms) after stopping drugs, alcohol or other substances.

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.

If you or someone you care about is struggling with substance-related problems, you can get confidential, zero-judgement support from a hotline in FER, Northern Ireland. Recovery advocates will meet you where you're at. Whether you need a listening ear, or you're ready to start treatment, you can get the support you need.