Worried about someone else’s drinking

Problem drinking Are worried about the drinking habits of someone close to you?

Does their drinking and your response to it make the atmosphere in your home tense and anxious?
Are you afraid of verbal or physical abuse when they are drinking?
Are you trying to control their drinking?
Are you taking responsibility for the consequences of their drinking, for example paying bills, working extra to replace money spent on drink, making excuses for their behaviour?

You need to know that:

You can’t control another persons drinking pattern
You don’t cause another person to drink
You are not responsible for another persons drinking
You can’t cure another persons drinking problem

But...You can get help and support for yourself during this difficult time.

Help and support
Talk to a friend you trust and who you feel would understand your worry.

Contact your local alcohol counselling service or GP for confidential help and advice.

Contact Al-Anon (for relatives and friends of problem drinkers)
01 873 2699 between 10.30am – 2.30pm, Monday to Saturday

Contact Alateen (for children of problem drinkers)
01 873 2699 between 10.30am – 2.30pm, Monday to Saturday