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Useful resources for drug and alcohol addiction recovery

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Useful Apps

 

ARC2.0 Edinburgh | Addiction Recovery Companion

Here’s a YouTube video that briefly outlines how the Addiction Recovery Companion app works:




Get it on the App Store
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Useful websites

 

Down your Drink

  • Helping you make decisions about your drinking
    Many of us drink too much alcohol. Whether you’re not sure if need to cut back, or if drinking is a real problem, DYD has the information and tools to help you look more closely at your drinking”
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Breathing Space
Breathing Space
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Samaritans
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