Other Ways Forward

1. If you make no progress using the techniques above, it may be the case that a home visit by a professional trained in these techniques will cause a shift in thinking of the person you are trying to help. Dryoutnow.com can arrange such a visit in certain circumstances if you desire. Telephone 01227 813000 or go to www.dryoutnow.com and click on the 'Get Free Advice' button on the left hand side of the page to send an email requesting further details of this service.

Help for You

2. The organisation Al-Anon developed out of Alcoholics Anonymous and is specifically aimed at friends and relatives of those with a drinking problem. They hold a large number of group sessions throughout the UK. If you require details of the nearest such meeting to you, telephone: 01227 813000.

3. Living with or caring for someone with an alcohol problem can often be a very draining and demanding task. It is often the case that carers in this situation become depressed or just need someone to talk to in confidence about their problems. If you require details of the counsellors in your area, go to www.dryoutnow.com, click on 'Get Free Advice' and complete the required fields to receive a list of your nearest individual counsellors.

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The above information is copyright of Dr Bruce Trathen MBBS MRCPsych (2006). ISBN 0-9545164-0-0. The author grants permission for these guidelines to be downloaded, copied and distributed freely, but does not grant permission for their sale.