If you are worried about someone else's alcohol or drug use there are services that can help support you
Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol or Drugs provide helplines, online chat and lots of support
In Aberdeen Alcohol and Drugs Action also provide a support service for friends and family
https://www.alcoholanddrugsaction.org.uk/services/family-friends-advice
If you want to find out information about drugs and alcohol and how they affect people Know The Score has a lot of information. You can search A - Z and find out about any substance, the law and where to get help and support
Crew offer harm reduction advice and information. Their approach is to neither condemn nor condone drug use but to help people make positive choices and reduce harm
Other helpful support numbers include
Samaritans - Call 116 123 (1700-0900)
Breathing Space - Call 0800 83 85 87 (Mon-Thu 1800-0200; Fri-Sun 1800-0600)
National Drugs Helpline - Call (0800 587 587 - 1700-0900)
Coping With Bereavement
If you have lost someone due to alcohol or drugs Scottish Families Affected by Alcohol or Drugs have a bereavement support service - there is counselling support as well as helpful information
https://www.sfad.org.uk/support-services/bereavement
They also have a booklet called Sudden and Unexplained Deaths