CGL are the specialist services for those with alcohol and drug problems.

They offer an all-age service to everyone living in Nottinghamshire who is experiencing problems with drugs and/or alcohol. The service includes support for individuals as well as children and family members impacted by someone else’s substance misuse.

This is a free and confidential advice and support service.

Everyone coming to Change Grow Live can expect to receive:

• A welcoming service which is focused on your individual needs.
• Access to advice, information and a full assessment.
• Access to clinical and psychological services.
• Opportunity to volunteering and employment readiness services.
• Referral to other support services where relevant

Contact them directly on:

https://www.changegrowlive.org/nottinghamshire

0115 896 0798 notts@cgl.org.uk.

Under One Roof

3A Vine Terrace

Hucknall NG15 7HN

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.

Email: help@aamail.org

Telephone: 0800 917 7650

Website: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

If you have a problem with drugs Talk to Frank for friendly, confidential drugs advice.

Email: frank@talktofrank.com

Telephone: 0300 123 6600

Text: 82111

Website: www.talktofrank.com

Online trackers and apps from Drinkaware to help you avoid harm from alcohol.

Download from: www.drinkaware.co.uk

It is not good clinical practice to prescribe sedatives (eg diazepam) for fear of flying.

The reasons for this include:

1) Diazepam is a sedative, which means it makes you sleepy and more relaxed. If there is an emergency during the flight it may impair your ability to concentrate, follow instructions and react to the situation. This could have serious safety consequences for you and those around you.

2) Sedative drugs can make you fall asleep, however when you do sleep this means you won’t move around as much; this can cause you to be at increased risk of developing a blood clot (DVT) in the leg or even the lung. Blood clots are very dangerous and can even prove fatal. This risk is even greater if your flight is greater than four hours.

3) Some people develop side effects such as agitation, disinhibition and aggression. This could impact on your safety as well as that of other passengers and could also get you into trouble with the law.

4) Diazepam is licensed for short term for a crisis and anxiety, not for flying.

5) Diazepam and similar drugs are illegal in a number of countries. They may be confiscated or you may find yourself in trouble with the police.

We appreciate that fear of flying is very real and very frightening. A much better approach is to tackle this properly with a Fear of Flying course run by the airlines.