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  • Addiction: what is it?

    An overview of what addiction is, the various types of addictions, and how they can be treated.

  • Drug addiction: getting help

    If you have a problem with drugs, there's a wide range of services that can help.

  • Anabolic steroid misuse

    Read about anabolic steroids, which are prescription-only medicines that are sometimes taken without medical advice to increase muscle mass and improve athletic performance.

  • Alcohol misuse

    Alcohol misuse is where a person consumes excessive amounts of alcoholic drinks.

  • Alcohol misuse - Treatment

    The treatment options for alcohol misuse depend on the extent of your drinking and whether you're trying to drink less (moderation) or give up drinking completely (abstinence)

  • Alcohol misuse - Risks

    Alcohol is a powerful chemical that can have a wide range of adverse effects on almost every part of your body.

  • Stop smoking treatments

    Find out about the medicines that can help if you want to stop smoking, including nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) and bupropion (Zyban).

  • Find alcohol addiction support services

    Use this service to choose to find an alcohol addiction support service in your part of England.

  • Addiction support

    Find advice and support for getting help with drug and gambling addiction.

  • Heroin addiction: get help

    Find out how to get help for heroin addiction, including details of the 2 main approaches to treatment – maintenance therapy and detox. Also, read about methadone, talking therapies and self-help groups.