Do you, or someone close to you, have a substance abuse problem? Not sure if you have an addicition? Are you ready to get the help you need?

The first thing you need to do is confirm that there is indeed a problem. Substance abuse can be defined as:

"The excessive use of a substance, especially alcohol or a drug, that has negative effects on your, or others, mental and pysical health, social interactions and daily life"

So if you do have a substance abuse problem, what is the next step?

Getting Help

Fighting a substance abuse problem alone can be very difficult, so reach out, even anonomously to one of the agencies listed here or a trusted friend or family member. Remember, you are not alone. Many others have struggled with substance abuse and many of those people have had sucsessful recoveries.