Terms, scope & responsibilities

The free website tool and a future in-person programme are different services. These terms explain the website boundary; any paid programme must have its own written service proposal or agreement before participation begins.

The website

The timer, articles and perspectives are informational and self-reflection resources. They do not diagnose dependence, prescribe medication, supervise detoxification or create a doctor-patient relationship.

A programme enquiry is not admission

Sending an enquiry does not mean that Stop Dependencies has accepted responsibility for a person's care. Suitability, scope, risks, professional involvement, fees, schedule and responsibilities must be established before a paid programme begins.

Medical and clinical boundaries

Medical assessment, diagnosis, prescribing, detoxification and other regulated clinical work must be undertaken by appropriately qualified professionals within their lawful scope of practice. Where a participant's needs fall outside the programme's safe scope, medical or specialist assessment, referral or a different service may be required.

Emergencies and withdrawal

The website and enquiry form are not monitored as emergency services. Suspected overdose, severe withdrawal, loss of consciousness, seizures, severe confusion, breathing difficulty or immediate danger require urgent medical help. In Ireland call 112 or 999.

Paid services

Before paid work begins, the client or commissioning organisation should receive written terms covering the agreed service, price/payment, cancellation or termination, confidentiality and its limits, complaints, data handling, safeguarding, professional roles, risk escalation and any referral arrangements relevant to that engagement.

No guaranteed outcome

Recovery outcomes depend on many factors. Stop Dependencies can define the work it will provide and the outcomes it will measure, but does not guarantee abstinence, employment, health outcomes or any particular personal result.