Addiction Links
Welcome to the Addiction Link Portal, your one stop for
addiction related info. If there is anything that you think should
be added, that we can’t live without or would benefit others in
recovery please use the Contact Us page to let us know and we’ll do
what we can.
The links are divided into sections for your ease of use, if any
links are not responding, please let us know and we will do what we
can to make it right.
Disclaimer: This is not an advertising portal. Rehab Guide is
not an agent for, nor affiliated with or specific advocate of any
of the sites or organisations listed.We receive no profit or
revenue for linking to these sites.These sites are listed only for
the purpose of putting people in need of help in touch with the
organisations that can help them. We have purposefully prioritised
non-profit organisations over others. Rehab Guide is not
responsible for the truthfulness or accuracy of any information
reported on the following sites.
Alcohol (UK):
A women’s only online sharing group dedicated to women’s stories
and humour regarding their addiction and recovery.
Gambling (UK):
Home of Gamblers Anonymous in the UK. Find meetings and access
information about destructive gambling practices.
Gamblers Anonymous London Helpline: 0207 384 30 40
Gamblers Anonymous Manchester Helpline: 0161 976 5000
Gamblers Anonymous Sheffield Helpline: 0114 262 0026
Gamblers Anonymous Birmingham Helpline: 0121 233 1335
Gamblers Anonymous Ulster Helpline: 0287 135 1329
www.helpguide.org/mental/gambling_addiction.htm
Signs, symptoms and treatment of gambling addiction and problem
gambling from Helpguide, a non profit resource.
www.problemgambling.com/faq.html
Frequently asked questions about problem gambling from a US (Las
Vegas) based group.
www.scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2006/08/17134534/0
A review by the Scottish Government on the social aspects and
implications of problem gambling.
Smoking:
NHS FREE SMOKING HELPLINE: 0800 022 4 332
The NHS’s advice portal for quitting smoking (UK)
UK based charity dedicated to saving lives by helping people to
stop smoking.
The QUIT Charity QUITLINE: 0800 00 22 00
www.ash.org.uk
Action on Smoking and Health. A public health charity
established by the Royal college of Physicians (UK)
www.bookrags.com/research/nicotine-actions-and-the-physiology-wap/
Interesting article on what nicotine actually does, and why it
kills you.
Online Gaming:
Online Gamers Anonymous. Fellowship of people sharing their
experiences and strength to help each other recover from the
problems caused by excessive game play. 12 Step. Registration
required to use online facilities. US based.
Calender for those that want to attend an online Online Gamers
Anonymous meeting via Skype. US based
Social Networking / Internet Addiction:
www.helpguide.org/mental/internet_cybersex_addiction.htm
Signs,symptoms and treatment of social networking / internet
addiction from Helpguide, a non profit resource.
Sex:
http://www.medicinenet.com/sexual_addiction/article.htm
Interesting introduction to the understanding of sexual
addiction. (US)
Sex Addicts Anonymous. Fellowship of men and women who share
experiences and strength to help each other conquer destructive
sexual behaviour. 12 Step. US based.
www.sexaa.org/Meetings/OtherCountries/meeting.php?country=United%20Kingdom
Listing of Sex Addicts Anonymous Meetings in the UK.
Scotland based branch of Sex Addicts Anonymous. 12 Step.
Sex Addicts Anonymous Edinburgh Helpline: 07900 484 184
Sex Addicts Anonymous Glasgow Helpline: 0141 552 0154
Overeating:
Overeaters Anonymous. A fellowship of men and women using shared
experiences and strength to abstain from compulsive overeating and
carry the message to others. 12 Step.
Meeting portal for Overeaters Anonymous.
www.something-fishy.org/whatarethey/coe.php
Information on Compulsive Overeating and its Psychological
basis. US based
Low Self Esteem:
www.solveyourproblem.com/self-esteem/symptoms-low-self-esteem.shtml
The 6 signs of a possible problem with low self esteem, and
links to other questionnaires
Narcotics:
Massive online narcotics resource.
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All links verified and updated by CZJ 18-06-10.