All addicts are fearful of taking the first step. Action on Addiction was the bridge that helped me move from the dark to the light.
Tom
If you're worried that you or someone you know is suffering from an addiction problem
We can help you.
Look at the About Addiction, Family Support or Treatment section on this website or phone Action on Addiction on 0845 126 4130.
You are not alone. We can provide you with practical advice and support that will help you cope with the fear, confusion, guilt, uncertainty and exhaustion that is part of living with a drug, alcohol or other addiction problem.
We can help you find the treatment and support that you need to get from the dark despair that is addiction on the path towards recovery.
What we do
We take action to disarm addiction.
Action on Addiction is the only UK charity working across the addiction field in research, prevention, treatment, professional education and family support.
Our treatment centres include Clouds House, Hope House and SHARP structured day programmes.
Our Vision is people free from addiction and its effects.
Action on Addiction is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales. Company Number 05947481, Registered Charity Number 1117988. Registered office: Action on Addiction, Head Office, East Knoyle, Salisbury, Wiltshire SP3 6BE
Latest News
- 24 August 2010
Intervention delivered by school staff successfully lowers drinking rates in 'at risk' children - 28 May 2010
Supervised Administration of Injectable 'Medical' Heroin Leads to Larger Reductions In Street Heroin Use Than Injectable or Oral Methadone (RIOTT Trial) - 17 May 2010
Merseyside Candlelight Vigil for Those Lost to Addiction and Alcoholism