Resources for managing drug and alcohol issues

Please note: links listed below open external sites. UTS is not responsible for any content or information therein. 

If you are concerned about your alcohol consumption or drug use, you can try completing an online self-assessment (opens an external site).

Information on alcohol use and associated effects 

Information on drug use and associated effects

Support services

If you’re looking for support, you can:

Support groups

  • SMART Recovery (opens an external site) – A voluntary self-help group that assists people in recovering from alcohol, drug use and other addictive behaviours
  • Alcoholics Anonymous (opens an external site) - An informal society of more than 2 million recovering alcoholics throughout the world
  • Narcotics Anonymous (opens an external site) – A non-profit fellowship or society of men and women for whom drugs had become a major problem
  • Hello Sunday Morning (opens an external site) - Changing your relationship with alcohol - one Sunday at a time

Treatment programs

  • St John of God Healthcare (opens an external site) - Successfully helping people with alcohol dependence for more than 30 years
  • OnTrack Alcohol (opens an external site) - Aims to help people cut back on their drinking
  • Counselling Online (opens an external site) – 24/7 access to professional, qualified counsellor for live online drug and alcohol counselling
  • Clear Your Vision (opens an external site) – A do-it-yourself guide to quitting cannabis

Support for family and friends

  • Family Drug Support (opens an external site) - Supporting families affected by alcohol and other drugs
  • Al-ANON Family Groups (opens an external site) – Aims to help families and friends of alcoholics recover from the effects of living with someone whose drinking is a problem
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