Local Support Services and More Information
Problematic drug and alcohol use can cause a lot of harm to the individual, the family, the local community and to society as a whole. If you are concerned that you or someone you know needs support, you can visit Derby Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service or Drinkwise Derby.
For more support and information around alcohol use, visit the Alcohol Change website.
Free Health Apps to Support Your Alcohol Consumption:
These free health apps are designed to help you track your alcohol consumption, set goals and find support.
MyDrinkaware - Alcohol Tracker
The MyDrinkaware app allows you to check how many units are in different drinks, set goals to reduce alcohol use, understand when you might be at risk of binge drinking, celebrate drink-free days and highlight the links between alcohol and sleep quality.
Healthy Living
Utilities/ Administration
Entirely Free
67%
Level 3
67%
Level 3
NHS Drink Free Days
NHS Drink Free Days is an app to help you manage how much alcohol you drink. You can track days where you do not drink any alcohol to reduce how much alcohol you drink each week, get tips, advice and reminders on how to manage your drinking habits and track your progress.
Healthy Living
Entirely Free
75%
Level 3
75%
Level 3
DrinksRation
DrinksRation is a free health and wellbeing app designed to help members of the Armed Forces community reduce alcohol consumption. Developed by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research, the app enables users to track alcohol units and calories, set goals, receive personalised feedback, and access educational content about cutting down. Users can also support research by sharing health data. Backed by institutions like Combat Stress and the Medical Research Council, DrinksRation promotes healthier drinking habits while contributing to scientific understanding of alcohol use in the military community.
Healthy Living
Mental Health
Entirely Free
81%
Level 2
82%
Level 2
