Problematic drinking, gambling and drug use
Drug, Alcohol and Other Substance Support Services
"There is support out there. You're not alone. People do care, they really do care. You can do this; recovery is a reality. It's happened to me, and it can happen to anyone else." - Dan, Recovery Connector at Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership
Confidential advice, support and treatment for alcohol dependency and drug use for adults, young people and anyone affected by somebody else's use of drugs or alcohol in Lincolnshire is provided by Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership.
The Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership supports people from all walks of life with their alcohol or drug use. Their team members, many of which have lived experience, will work with you to build a treatment plan based on your individual circumstances.
Each location in Lincolnshire is a welcoming environment – a place where you can come in, take control, and begin your recovery. Details on locations and opening times can be found on the Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership website.
Support Groups
You may want the support of a mutual aid group at your own convenience. Some groups available to you include:
We recommend checking with these groups directly for further details on meetings in your local area. These services can also offer advice for those affected by someone else’s addiction.
Al-Anon offer support for anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking regardless of whether the person is still drinking or not.
Further links to help with addiction and dependency can be found on the Mind website.
For online advice around specific substances go to Frank.
One You Lincolnshire provide bespoke support to help you reduce your alcohol intake, or abstain for good.
Solvents and Other Substances Support
Using solvents or other substances which are not designed or safe for human consumption can be dangerous, negatively affect your health and can kill instantly and unpredictably.
Lincolnshire Recovery Partnership can offer support and advice around solvents and New Psychoactive Substances (NPS) such as Spice, Mamba and other synthetic cannabinoids. Information on these substances can also be found at Frank.
Re-Solv is an online service dedicated to the prevention of solvent and volatile substance misuse, providing education, training and resources.
You can also raise any concerns around alcohol consumption or drug use with your GP, Practice Nurse or Pharmacist who will be able to offer advice and refer you to the appropriate specialist service.
Lincolnshire's Local Drug Information System (LDIS)
A local drug information system (LDIS) has been established in Lincolnshire, which is designed to receive information about concerning substances, assess and grade risks, and issue alerts to people who use drugs, and the organisations who come into contact with them.
If you have a concern about a substance you can report it using the Lincolnshire LDIS reporting form.
Gambling Support
Gambling can often have a really negative effect on personal finances, however, the harms caused by gambling can be more than just losing money. Negative impacts on mental health are very common – people experience anxiety, depression and stress, and the effects on their loved ones can be just as bad.
GamCare
GamCare provides free, confidential support for people affected by gambling-related harm. Their offer includes the following:
- One-to-one face-to-face, online and telephone therapeutic support and treatment for people experiencing gambling harm, as well as family and friends who are impacted by gambling.
- Online treatment supported by regular contact with a therapist.
- Group-based Gambling Recovery Courses
For more information on the support services GamCare provide, visit the GamCare website.
GamCare also operate the National Gambling Helpline, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and is free of charge.
The National Gambling Helpline is available via:
- Telephone - 0808 8020 133
- Live web chat
