Alcohol misuse can have a huge impact on parents, carers and families. Families need support too. If you are affected by someone else's substance misuse you can get help.

Support nationally for anyone affected by someone else's drinking

If you are affected by someone else drinking then help and support is available. There are a number of national agencies that can help.

Al-Anon provide support to anyone whose life ie, or has been, affected by someone else's drinking. Support meetings are held in Shrewsbury, details can be found on their website here

Ad-fam also offer very helpful help and support to families.

Support for families of service users

If your loved one is receiving treatment for their alcohol misuse though The Shropshire Recovery Partnership you can also talk to the service yourself. Any information you share will remain confidential. Please contact the service on 01743 294 700.

Please note that the service will not be able to share any information on your family member unless consent has been given prior to the request.

If you would like further information, please consult the 'helpful links' section on this page.

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