Worried about a parent?

Are you worried about your parent’s drinking habits?
Are you worried about how their behaviour changes when they’ve been drinking?
Are you afraid of verbal or physical violence when your parent or another adult has been drinking?
Do you feel you have to protect a person who doesn’t drink from verbal or physical violence when your parent has been drinking?
Do you feel anxious, frustrated or depressed because of the effect of alcohol on your parents?

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

Talk to a trusted adult – a family member, teacher, guidance counsellor, GP or other adult you trust and you feel would understand your worry.
Talk to a trusted friend.
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