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Alcohol and drugs support:
https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/AA-Meetings/Find-a-Meeting/
https://ukna.org/
https://smartrecovery.org.uk/
Mental health support:
https://www.samaritans.org/
https://www.thecalmzone.net/
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAN)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAN)
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