My own drinking
I want to stop
Contact someone now while you are ready to ask for help.
Get help to stop safely
If you drink heavily every day, get shakes or feel ill without alcohol, or have had withdrawal before, do not suddenly stop or sharply reduce your drinking without medical advice. Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal.
Seizures, hallucinations, severe confusion, severe shaking, collapse or serious deterioration: call 999 now. Do not drive yourself.
Make the call
Contact your GP or your alcohol service if you already have one.
“I need help to stop drinking safely. I’m frightened I cannot do it on my own.”
Tell them when you last drank, any symptoms you have, and whether you have had withdrawal seizures or delirium tremens before. You do not need to prepare everything before calling.
If you need urgent medical help and your GP is closed, call NHS 24 on 111.
Call NHS 24 — 111Speak to someone now
AA can connect you with someone who understands alcoholism. You can call before you have stopped.
Call AA — 0800 9177 650AA offers support. Medical help is still needed if withdrawal is a risk.