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Alcohol: support services and tips to cut down

Support services in Dudley

Dudley offers local alcohol services for adults and young people. You can also access national support. Whatever you need from information and advice, support and counselling, to treatment and rehabilitation.

Local 

Atlantic House Recovery provide services for adults who use alcohol or drugs and they can be reached on 01384 426 120. All calls are confidential. They provide one-to-one sessions, team sessions, medically assisted recovery, and a complete support package to enable service users to break free from harmful patterns of behaviour.

Atlantic House, Dudley Road, Dudley, DY9 8EL

Local services for young people

Local information aimed at young people

Dudley Here4YOUth

Under 18’s drug and alcohol support service.

01384 241 440 Dudley Here4YOUth

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Trusted local and national information, services and apps for children and young people in Dudley, in no more than 3 clicks.

GP

You can also contact your GP who will be able to refer you to get the support that you need.

National

Talk to Frank or call 0800 77 66 00

Drinkaware ​

Alcohol change

KOOTH– Free, safe and anonymous online support for young people

Tips to cut down

You can still enjoy a drink without stopping altogether. Plus there are lots of benefits mentally, physically, socially and financially, to cutting down.

  • Make it a smaller one

You can still enjoy a drink, but have a smaller one – swap a pint for a bottle of beer or a large glass of wine for a small one. Or why not order a spritzer or shandy instead.

  • Have a lower-strength drink

Swap strong beers or wines for lower–strength ones

  • Alternate with soft drinks

Sipping a soft drink or water between alcoholic drinks will help reduce the amount of alcohol you drink and help you stay hydrated.

  • Avoid rounds

Buying your own drinks means you don’t have to keep up with fastest drinker in the group – plus you’ll save money too!

  • Track the amount you’re drinking

There are some great tools to help you drink less. Download the Drink Free Days app to get reminders, support and practical advice to change your drinking habits for good.

  • Make a plan and set a budget

Before you start drinking, set a limit on how much you’re going to drink and only take out a fixed amount of money to spend on alcohol.