Question: Who can I contact if I'm suffering withdrawal symptoms from not drinking?

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Stay at home: guidance for households with possible or confirmed coronavirus (COVID-19) infection
section_headers: While you are self-isolating, make sure you do the following things
What you can do to help yourself get better
section_content: Drink water to keep yourself hydrated. You should drink enough during the day
so your urine is a pale clear colour.
You can use over-the-counter medications, such as paracetamol, to help with
some of your symptoms. Use these according to the instructions on the packet
or label and do not exceed the recommended dose.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has basic advice that might help with general discomfort, but is entirely inadequate for someone experiencing serious alcohol withdrawal.
This is in no relation to the question.

Reviewer ratings:
Bad
Bad

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
section_headers: Additional advice for groups with specific mental health needs
If you are reducing your drinking significantly
section_content: If you are reducing your drinking, remember it can be dangerous to stop too
quickly without proper support. If you have physical withdrawal symptoms (like
shaking, sweating or feeling anxious until you have your first drink of the
day) you should seek medical advice. For further advice available in your area
(including remote services) see NHS
advice.

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has basic advice about dealing with alcohol withdrawal with links to additional information.
This answer gives information what to do .

Reviewer ratings:
Acceptable
Excellent

Answer passage (source: UK):
page_title: Guidance Guidance for the public on the mental health and wellbeing aspects of coronavirus (COVID-19)
section_headers: Staying at home
If you are being treated or taking medication for existing conditions
section_content: Recent guidance is clear about the need for people to stay at
home. If you are feeling anxious it might
help to think about potential challenges and make a plan for them.
Continue accessing treatment and support where possible: Let relevant
services know that you are staying at home, and work out how to continue
receiving support during this time:


ask about having appointments by phone, text or online. For example, this could be with your counsellor, therapist or support worker, nurse, care worker or befriender


if you use care services that will be affected by staying at home, you should let your local authority and care provider know so alternative arrangements can be put in place


make it clear if any support is still needed. Tell them that alternative arrangements are required if any of the usual support can’t continue. This may include things like carers visiting, day centre sessions, or friends and family coming over to help


Keep taking your medication: You might be able to order repeat
prescriptions by phone, or online using an app or website if your doctor’s
surgery offers this.


ask your pharmacy about getting your medication delivered or think about who you could ask to collect it for you. The NHS website has more information about getting prescriptions for someone else and checking if you have to pay for prescriptions


continue to order your repeat prescriptions in your usual timeframe. There is no need to order for a longer duration or larger quantities


your GP practice (or clinical team) may move your prescriptions to repeat dispensing arrangements so you only have to contact your pharmacy to get a repeat of your medicine rather than your practice


be careful about buying medication online. You should only buy from registered pharmacies. You can check if a pharmacy is registered on the General Pharmaceutical Council website


you can contact NHS 111 in England if you’re worried about accessing medication


*[GP]: general practitioner

Reviewer feedback on this answer:
Has general information about accessing medication but doesn't specifically address alcohol withdrawal.
This gives information about general health and not drinking.

Reviewer ratings:
Bad
Could be Improved