Alcohol help resources
If you want to talk to someone about your drinking, or about someone else's, these free services and organizations can help. PlateLens keeps a record of what you log; for advice about your health, talk to a doctor or another health professional.
Talk to a health professional
A doctor, nurse or pharmacist can talk with you about drinking in confidence and tell you which services are available where you live. This is also the place to start in a country that is not listed below.
Services by country
United States
The SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free and confidential, in English and Spanish. FindTreatment.gov helps you find treatment near you.
United Kingdom
The NHS describes alcohol support services. In England, Drinkline, 0300 123 1110, is a free and confidential helpline.
Spain
Your health centre (centro de salud) can refer you to the addiction services of your region. The Ministry of Health's National Plan on Drugs brings together information and resources.
Mexico
Línea de la Vida, 800 911 2000, from the Mexican government, offers free and confidential guidance about alcohol and other substances.
Argentina
Línea 141 from SEDRONAR, the national secretariat on drug policy, is free and anonymous: dial 141.
Mutual-help groups
Alcoholics Anonymous holds meetings in many countries and languages. Al-Anon supports the family members and friends of people who drink.
Alcohol in PlateLens
To see how PlateLens counts the alcohol in your drinks and how to set your own limit, read Track alcohol in PlateLens.