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MY MOTHER DRINKS TOO MUCH AND I FEEL TERRIBLE WILL I EVER FEEL GOOD?


Dear Team,

I know that I can't make my alcoholic parent stop drinking so what can I do to make myself feel better?

John

Dear John,

The best thing to do is simply to talk to somebody you trust about the problem. Remember, while you may feel like you are alone, really you are not.

Look around you, maybe you have close friends, a teacher or a cousin that you can talk to.

There is the Alateen Number which you can call (01) 873-2699. Alateen is a group of young people whose lives have been affected by a loved ones drinking problem.


Other help available

We have our "Live Advice" service available online - check the home page to see when it's available.

Check our Interactive Map to find your nearest help centre.

We also have a counselling service available here at our offices just phone on (01) 836-0911.

Take care and if I can be of further help just write.

 

The Drugs Awareness Team

Drugs Awareness Programme
Crosscare  The Red House  Clonliffe College  Dublin 3   Republic of Ireland   Tel: + 353 1 836 0911   Fax: + 353 1 836 0745

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