Alcoholism is when you have signs of physical addiction to alcohol and continues to drink, despite problems with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job responsibilities. Alcohol may control your life and relationships.
Alcoholics Anonymous SA
Alcoholics-Anonymous offer understanding, help and support to the families of problem drinkers. You get to share your experiences, strength and hope in order to solve common problems. Meetings are free, anonymous and confidential.
National helpline: 0861 HELPAA (435 722)
See the AA website (www.aanonymous.org.za)for a directory of provincial contact numbers and local “meeting rooms”.
Al-Anon
Al-Anon Family Groups is for the families and friends of problem drinkers, with a special section – Alateen – for children of alchoholics, and a group for adult children of alcoholics.
Helpline: 0861 ALANON (25 26 66)
Main office: (021) 595-4508
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.alanon.org.za
SA National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence
Sanca provides specialised and affordable prevention and treatment services for alcohol and other drug dependence. A national body established in 1956, it has independently operated societies and counselling centres in all nine provinces.
Sanca – Johannesburg: 08611 REHAB (73422) or (011) 673-0400 or sanca-jhb.org.za
Sanca – Western Cape: (021) 945 4080/1 or www.sancawc.co.za
Department of Social Development’s Substance Abuse Line
It Offers support, guidance and help for people addicted to drugs and alcohol as well as their families. Run in partnership with the SA Depression and Anxiety Group.
National toll-free helpline: 0800 12 13 14 or SMS 32312
