Recovery resources Alcohol Harm Strategy Consultation We are running focus groups on behalf of ESCC and we want to know what you think. Have a look at the questions below and let Kanna know if you would like to do a short interview by phone or Zoom Focus group questions [email protected] Evidence of harm from illicit or fake benzodiazepines This alert advises of the availability of, and harm from, illicit drugs sold as benzodiazepines particularly when used in conjunction with alcohol and drugs with a respiratory depressant effect including gabapentinoids and opioids. Read the benzo alert Free recovery app Breaking Free is a brilliant app that can support you in your recovery. It has been made available to you thanks to CGL STAR. Here is a short video that tells you all about Breaking Free Interested? Click on the link below and then 'sign up'. The free access code is eastsussex11. Breaking Free Emergency contacts Here are some emergency contact lists: Mental health helplines LGBTQ+ helpline Hastings emergency contacts Eastbourne emergency contacts Info and guidance from CGL Mental Health Support Drug use - advice and support Alcohol use - advice and support Addiction, triggers and cravings VIDEO: Part 1: What Is addiction? VIDEO: Part 2: The science of addiction VIDEO: Part 3: Intrductory and management phases of addiction VIDEO: Part 4: Disenchantment phase VIDEO: Part 5: Disaster phase VIDEO: Part 6: Deaing with triggers and cravings Covid-19 and addiction recovery VIDEO: Fighting isolation to stay sober VIDEO: The impact of Covid19 on people recoverng from addiction Essential templates These templates may help you to explain why you are accessing medical services during the lockdown. Here are the links to PDF versions. template1 template2 template3 Virtual fellowship meetings Click on any of the links below to jpoin a virtual meeting Alcoholics Anonymous Cocaine Anonymous All Fellowships SMART Recovery Recovery podcasts If you are part of the AA fellowship, then Soberful is a great podcast that you need to know about. Discussions aretopica;, relevant and inspiring. Here are some good ones to start off with: PODCAST: Staying sober in a crisis PODCAST: Sobriety and creativity PODCAST: Anxiety, panic attacks and sobriety Relapse prevention VIDEO: Relapse prevention planning VIDEO: Relapse prevention for addiction and mental health VIDEO: Habit and relapse prevention Other recovery resources Here are some guides that will help you to access support services in the community: Community Resources for Veterans in Recovery Your Choice: a Manual for Recovery Get in touch