Alcohol - advice and support
Substance misuse can have a devastating impact on an individual’s physical and mental health, their financial and social circumstances and their family and friends as well as the wider community as a whole. Anyone worried about substance misuse can also speak to their GP who will be able to refer on to more intensive support services.
Forth Valley Area Substance Co-ordination
For people living in the Stirling area, there are a number of services that can provide treatment for those with addiction issues and services available to support their families, friends and carers affected by substance misuse. There are also direct access services that members of the public can contact for support without requiring a referral from a professional person. These are:
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Name |
Contact |
Type of organisation |
Who is it for |
|
Counselling and Support Service for Alcohol and Drugs |
Addictions Support & Counselling (ASC) - Forth Valley 32 Vicar Street Falkirk FK1 1JB Tel: 01324 874969
|
Voluntary |
People with alcohol and substance use problems, and their carers |
| Signpost Recovery (Forth Valley) Unit 1/2, Block 7 Cooperage Business Village Cooperage Way Alloa FK10 3LP Tel: 0845 673 1774 |
Voluntary |
People with drug and/ or alcohol support. |
If you are unsure which service is suitable for you, please contact Signpost Forth Valley and they will direct you. Note: some services are based out-with the area, but staff will travel to the area or arrange a suitable location to meet.
Young People's Services
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Name |
Contact |
Type of organisation |
Who is it for |
|
Freagarrach
|
Braehead House, 14 Calton Crescent, Braehead, Stirling, FK7 0BB Tel: 01786 450963
|
Voluntary |
Young people affected by substance misuse. Usually referral is made by a professional (Teacher or Social Worker), but can be contacted directly. Barnardos also provide drop in clinics in schools |
Family Support Services
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Name |
Contact |
Type of organisation |
Who is it for |
|
Stirling Family Support Service |
36 St John Street, Stirling, FK8 1EA Tel: 01786 470797 0800 027 0898 (helpline)
|
Voluntary |
Anyone concerned or affected by drug use, especially families and carers |
|
Stirling Council, 4 Woodside Road, Raploch, Stirling,FK8 1RF Tel: 01786 443348
|
Local authority |
Anyone experiencing a range of difficulties including drug/alcohol problems who requires childcare support for under 5s |
Young Carers
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Name |
Contact |
Type of organisation |
Who is it for |
|
65-69 Barton Street, Stirling, FK8 1HH Tel: 01786 447003
|
Voluntary |
Carers under the age of 18 - caring for someone with illness, disability or drug/alcohol problems |
Helplines
- Drinkline - 0800 917 8282
- Smokeline - 0800 84 84 84
- Know the Score - 0800 587 5879
Other services
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Name |
Contact |
Type of organisation |
Who is it for |
|
Northern Service Office, 50 Wellington Street, Glasgow, G2 6HJ Tel: 0141 226 2214 (information) Tel: 0845 769 7555 (24 hour helpline) |
Voluntary |
Anyone with an alcohol problem and seeking abstinence |
Alcohol support
Alcohol is a historical part of Scottish culture. Consuming a small volume of alcohol very rarely causes any harm but drinking too much can cause serious issues and can have a major impact on your health and general well being.
You can work out how much you drink and stay within the recommended safe limits by counting the units that you consume.
|
Recommended Daily Intake |
Recommended Weekly intake | |
| Men | No more than 3 – 4 units | No more than 21 units |
| Women | No more than 2 – 3 units | No more than 14 units per week |
As a rough guide:
- pub measure of spirits = 1 unit
- 1 pint of beer = 1 unit
- 1 glass of table wine = 1 unit.
Remember that home measures are likely to be bigger and therefore contain more units per drink.
If you are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, you should avoid alcohol all together.
Binge Drinking – At present, there is no formal agreed definition of binge drinking. However, in the UK, it is generally accepted as meaning men who consume at least eight units and women who consume at least six units in one day.
Care & protection of children
Alcohol and drug abuse can affect a person’s ability to look after their children. If you are worried about a child affected by parental or other substance misuse then you should report this to Social Work immediately.
In Stirling, contact the Initial Assessment Team and clearly indicate that you would like to report concerns about a child – 01786 471177.
If you are calling after 5pm or at the weekend you should contact the Emergency Duty Team (EDT) on 0845 277 7000.
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