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Menopause and addiction

Women going through the physical and psychological symptoms of perimenopause and menopause are more susceptible to substance misuse.

You may have started to use alcohol or both prescription drugs and illicit substances to temporarily help to relieve these symptoms.

The resources on this page may be able to help you understand a little bit more about what the body goes through during this time. 

If you are concerned about your alcohol or other substance use, please call D-DAS on 030363 9997. The staff have received specialist training about issues you may be experiencing around the menopause and addiction.

Menopause resources

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