https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/This Forum contains support information for those who have, or know of someone that that needs help with an addiction.en-USTelligent Community 12https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/teen-addictionsMon, 27 Oct 2025 19:05:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4a5137bb-4f90-4a90-89a1-3cc55c81d296ASK INFOPeople can get addicted to all sorts of substances. When we think of addiction, we usually think of alcohol or street drugs. But people become addicted to prescription medicines, cigarettes, even sniffing glue. Addiction means a person needs a drug, even if they know it has bad consequences. Addiction can be physical, psychological, or both. FIND OUT MORE: https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/addictions.htmlSubstancesAddictionhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/drinkawareMon, 27 Oct 2025 18:41:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:a8127f9c-5226-4827-92be-546816515932ASK INFOIf you would like support with reducing your alcohol drinking, then Drinkaware have plenty of tips and advice to help you on your way. Drink Aware pro vides digital tools to help to assess, track and set goals to reduce drinking. Finding out your risk level can be the first step to changing your drinking habits. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.drinkaware.co.uk/Alcoholsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/turning-pointMon, 27 Oct 2025 18:36:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:264e0770-8e97-4c12-8673-a8be24077cacASK INFOTurning Point currently work in over 270 location across the UK providing knowledgeable, confidential and experienced support. They provide a range of services and the website link below allows you to find the right support for you in your area. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.turning-point.co.uk/DrugsAddictionAlcoholsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/gamcareMon, 27 Oct 2025 17:37:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:2af1544d-6430-48fb-b9df-aba95661240eASK INFOGamCare is the leading provider of information, advice and support for anyone affected by gambling harms. They operate the National Gambling Helpline, provide structured support for anyone who is harmed by gambling, create awareness about safer gambling and treatment, and encourage an effective approach to safer gambling within the gambling industry. Their mission is to support those harmed by gambling through advice and treatment, and to minimise gambling-related harm through education and engagement. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.gamcare.org.uk/GamblingadviceAddictionsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/alcoholics-anonymousMon, 27 Oct 2025 17:10:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:fce8833c-a053-4e23-8f74-a55844008862ASK INFOAlcoholics Anonymous are there for you if you are struggling with an addiction. They welcome you whatever your gender, sexual orientation, income, religion, or race. Anyone with a desire to stop drinking, one day at a time, is welcome. It is free to attend AA. You can just go and listen. Or you can talk and share. It’s up to you. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AddictionAlcoholics AnonymoussupportAlcohol Addictionhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/al---anon-family-groupsMon, 27 Oct 2025 16:55:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:cb2aa802-90dd-43df-aef3-cbb0d426091dASK INFOAl-Anon Family Groups UK & Eire is for anyone whose life is or has been affected by someone else’s drinking. Al-Anon members provide one another with mutual support, by sharing their experiences with each other at an Al-Anon meeting. These meetings are a safe place where you can talk about your own concerns and feelings. Listening to the shared experiences of others may help you find the confidence you need to deal with the effects of someone else’s drinking. FIND OUT MORE : https://al-anonuk.org.uk/groupal anonalcholDrinkingAddictionsupporthelpAlcohol Addictionmeetinghttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/with-you---support-for-the-armed-forces-communityMon, 27 Oct 2025 16:33:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7df1d2cb-e714-410d-93ce-2908c833e71dASK INFO'With You' offer tailored support for military personnel, veterans and their families who have challenges with drug or alcohol use. Their Armed Forces Community programme (formerly 'Right Turn') provides specialist support for military personnel, veterans and their families. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.wearewithyou.org.uk/what-we-do/drug-and-alcohol-services-for-adults/support-for-the-armed-forces-communityAddictionsupportAddictionshttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/beacon-counselling-trustMon, 27 Oct 2025 16:16:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7e137af4-5ee4-49df-879d-b65442f689deASK INFOBeacon Counselling Trust are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have developed a collaborative partnership programme aimed at supporting the Armed Forces Community (AFC) concerning gambling-related harms, who are identified as a key vulnerable group. FIND OUT MORE: https://beaconcounsellingtrust.co.uk/?s=Armed+Forces+SupportGamblingAddictionsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/tom-harrison-houseMon, 27 Oct 2025 15:43:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:3d1c4816-3f83-4d04-abb4-092eaebb20beASK INFOTom Harrison House provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK Armed Forces serving personnel, veterans and emergency services personnel. Their 12-week residential programme is designed specifically for those who are or have served and who may struggle to engage with mainstream, civilian rehabilitation services. FIND OUT MORE: https://tomharrisonhouse.org.uk/Addictionsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/anxious-mindsMon, 27 Oct 2025 14:09:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:100f1ac2-8581-46dd-8798-10a1962ab075ASK INFOAnxious Minds provides immediate and long-term support through a wide range of evidence-based, person-centred interventions for individuals experiencing mental health challenges, suicidal crises, trauma, abuse, addiction, and poverty-related distress. Services include one-to-one therapy, crisis counselling, addiction recovery support, practical advice services, and specialised recovery programmes for veterans and the wider community. Operating from centres in North Tyneside and Northumberland, the charity also delivers Peer-Led support groups and outdoor therapy from its Veteran Recovery College as part of its holistic approach to recovery. These initiatives help reduce isolation, build community connections, and promote physical and emotional well-being in a non-clinical setting. Anxious Minds team of accredited mental health professionals and trained addiction support workers accredited with the BACP, NCPS and the Royal College of Psychiatrists our work helps reduce suicide rates, alleviate the effects of poverty, and guide individuals toward lasting resilience and renewed purpose. The charity ensures that people in crisis across the North East receive timely, compassionate, and life-changing support. FIND OUT MORE: http://www.anxiousminds.co.uk info@anxiousminds.co.ukGamblingDrugsAddictionAlcoholsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/addiction-family-supportMon, 27 Oct 2025 13:56:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:8983aba2-996a-48de-bef0-1050181f7a1eASK INFOAddiction Family Support provide a specialist service and are there to talk to and understand the unique challenges the armed forces community face when affected or bereaved by a loved one's harmful misuse of alcohol, drugs or gambling. FIND OUT MORE: https://addictionfamilysupport.org.uk/support-for-armed-forces-communities /GamblingDrugsAddictionAlcoholsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/flagsMon, 27 Oct 2025 12:48:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:7b24e964-0355-4d60-99a7-0bd3a4a8bc67ASK INFOA unique service delivered for the Royal Navy/ Royal Marines by an independent charity organisation, The Society of St James. They specialise in supporting people to make their lives better as well as having expertise in behaviour change interventions. The aim of FLAGS is to provide a private and confidential service to support service personnel who may be experiencing difficulties with alcohol and /or gambling. Focus: - Mental Health and Wellbeing Support Activities/Services: - 1:1 counselling/therapeutic support sessions (as many as needed, no information shared without permission, unless a significant risk of harm to yourself or others is of concern) - Support interventions / unlimited access to aftercare / financial advice Where: Online/In Person (Solent/Yeovilton) FIND OUT MORE: FLAGS Tel: Leanne on 07851 721 438 Email: leanne.gallagher-costello@ssj.org.ukGamblingAddictionwellbeingtherapysupportFLAGShttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/nhs-addiction-support-Mon, 27 Oct 2025 11:32:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:946a09d2-a5dd-462c-bcd7-1b232ff1da9bASK INFOThe NHS website (link below) provides links for help and support including drug and gambling addictions. There is also help and advice for families. FIND OUT MORE: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/GamblingDrugsAddictionhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/bet-know-moreMon, 27 Oct 2025 10:59:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:70aa45b0-43e0-4fe0-b15c-05b29220efd6ASK INFOBet Know More work tirelessly to raise awareness and deliver support services about gambling harms. They can offer awareness training to professionals so that there is a network of knowledge on what to watch out for, common age groups and characteristics . FIND OUT MORE: https://www.betknowmoreuk.org/GamblingAddictionsupporthttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcements/posts/nhs-advice-and-guidance-Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:49:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:05504519-9da9-4721-ab2f-8585736ad092ASK INFOAddiction is defined as not having control over doing, taking or using something to the point where it could be harmful to you. Addiction is most commonly associated with gambling , drugs , alcohol and smoking , but it's possible to be addicted to just about anything, including: Work Internet Solvents Shopping Sex FIND OUT MORE: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/addiction-support/GamblingsmokingDrugsAddictionAlcoholhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/b/announcementsWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:59:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:eb278f38-1a28-4ab1-b330-1397e135d351https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/f/forumWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:59:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:4d7bd0f6-70bc-47c7-8d15-ff9dd8c9e42dhttps://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/m/galleryWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:59:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:ac947375-0c14-4c25-bf7e-358a6b3d2172https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/m/resourcesWed, 24 Sep 2025 14:59:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:5f2d32a5-1763-4809-9124-4ba3580f8bc2https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/addictions/Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:54:00 GMTb28a645c-0ea2-4600-866f-e043a0fddeae:6c692c76-3cb2-400b-9f18-7cfb64431c82This Forum contains support information for those who have, or know of someone that that needs help with an addiction.