Someone else's drinking
I need someone to talk to
Their drinking is affecting you. Tell someone what is happening and what you need help with. You can ask for support for yourself whether they stop drinking or continue.
Family and friends
Al-Anon
Talk to someone who understands how another person's drinking affects your life. You do not need the person drinking to agree or take part.
Call Al-Anon — 0800 0086 811Free · 10am–10pm daily
Advice about someone else's drinking
Drinkline Scotland
Confidential advice if you are worried about someone else's drinking.
Call 0800 7314 314Mon–Fri 9am–8pm · Sat–Sun 11am–4pm
Someone to listen
Samaritans
If you are overwhelmed or distressed and need someone to listen to you.
Call 116 123Free · day or night · 365 days a year
Your safety and health
If you need urgent help
If you are in immediate danger or there is a life-threatening emergency, call 999. Move somewhere safer if you can.
If you need urgent medical help for yourself and your GP is closed, call NHS 24 on 111. You can also call 111 for urgent mental health support.
Call NHS 24 — 111