Alcohol and drug addiction is serious. It can affect your physical health, state of mind, relationships and finances. It can put you in legal trouble.
Important: If you (or someone you know) feel unsafe because of another person’s drinking or drug use, call the police. If you find someone unconscious, call an ambulance – dial 111.
If you or someone you care about has an alcohol or other drug problem, or you want to change your habits, there is help available.
It’s important to remember that you aren’t alone.
Support groups are offered in most communities.
- These groups hold regular meetings for people with alcohol and other drug problems.
- There are also groups for people who may be affected by someone else’s drinking or drug use.
Support services
If you’d like confidential advice and support to get help for yourself or someone you know, make use of the free services listed below.
Addictions Treatment Directory
A list of treatment providers and support services (by region)
A list of treatment providers and support services (by region)
Alcohol Drug Helpline
Phone 0800 787 797
Phone 0800 787 797
Helpline service for beneficiaries
Advice, counselling and treatment is available for work-tested beneficiaries who fail or refuse a pre-employment drug test.
These options are provided via a toll-free alcohol and other drug (AOD) telephone helpline operated by the Alcohol Drug Association New Zealand (ADANZ).
Beneficiaries referred by WINZ can call the helpline on 0800 787 781.
Services include:
- screening for alcohol and other drug-use issues
- brief interventions (average of 20 minutes) to minimise harm or motivate change. Up to 9 phone- or email-based sessions may be provided
- clinical advice
- referral to outpatient counselling at other drug assessment and treatment services or other service, where required.
Funding
Government has allocated 2 years of funding (to July 2015) for this helpline service of $1,765,350. Just under half of this funding will go to referred service assessments and outpatient counselling treatment.
Related websites
Al-Anon/Alateen
Freephone 0508 425266. Hope and help for young people and adults who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker.
Freephone 0508 425266. Hope and help for young people and adults who are the relatives and friends of a problem drinker.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Freephone 0800 229 6757. Community Alcohol Drug Services (run by district health boards). Look in the front of your phone book for your local service.
Freephone 0800 229 6757. Community Alcohol Drug Services (run by district health boards). Look in the front of your phone book for your local service.
CareNZ
Services for people affected by alcohol and/or other drug abuse problems throughout New Zealand.
Services for people affected by alcohol and/or other drug abuse problems throughout New Zealand.
DrugHelp
A website for people who are concerned about how drugs are affecting their lives – whether it’s because of their own use or because someone close to them has a problem.
A website for people who are concerned about how drugs are affecting their lives – whether it’s because of their own use or because someone close to them has a problem.
MethHelp
A website for any New Zealander concerned about their own or someone else's use of meth and how it is impacting on their lives.
A website for any New Zealander concerned about their own or someone else's use of meth and how it is impacting on their lives.
Like a Drink?
A website for people who have experiences issues with their drinking and are thinking about making some changes.
A website for people who have experiences issues with their drinking and are thinking about making some changes.
Salvation Army
The Bridge programme provides support for either you, a friend or a relative affected by alcohol and drugs.
The Bridge programme provides support for either you, a friend or a relative affected by alcohol and drugs.
Youthline
Freephone 0800 37 66 33. Support for young people.
Freephone 0800 37 66 33. Support for young people.
Other useful websites
Want to help others?
Matua Raki
A useful website if you’re considering a career in helping people with addictions, or want to improve your skills in addiction treatment.
A useful website if you’re considering a career in helping people with addictions, or want to improve your skills in addiction treatment.
Careers NZ
Careers NZ is the government agency responsible for leading the career development of New Zealanders. Information on training and working in addiction counselling and other relevant areas.
Careers NZ is the government agency responsible for leading the career development of New Zealanders. Information on training and working in addiction counselling and other relevant areas.
In this section
- Alcohol is the most widely used social drug in New Zealand. Heavy drinkers and binge drinkers risk serious alcohol-related harm. Read more
- If you or someone you know is experiencing problems giving up psychoactive substances, find out how to get help. Read more
- surce :http://www.health.govt.nz/your-health/healthy-living/addictions/alcohol-and-drugs