Drugs, alcohol, and mental health

This information looks at the links between alcohol and drugs use and your mental health. It also explains how you can get help for drug and alcohol use. This information is for people affected by mental illness in England who are 18 or over. It’s also for their carers, friends and relatives and anyone interested in this subject.

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