Information and Support: BBC Breakfast - Alcoholism and Children

This page was published on 08/02/2016 and some of the information may now be out of date.

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If you or someone you know have been affected by the issues raised in BBC Breakfast on 08/02/2016, the following organisations may be able to help.

Nacoa (The National Association for Children of Alcoholics) provides information, advice and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking.

Phone: 0800 358 3456

Visit the Nacoa website

Al-Anon Family Groups provide support to anyone whose life is, or has been, affected by someone else’s drinking, through regular meetings throughout the UK, where members share their own experience of living with alcoholism.

Alateen is part of Al-Anon, for teenage (12-17) relatives and friends of alcoholics.

Phone: 08000 086 811

Visit the Al-Anon website

Drinkline is a confidential helpline for those worried about their own or someone else's drinking. They can put you in touch with your local alcohol advice centre for help and support.

Phone: 0300 123 1110

Drinkaware provides information about alcohol units, how alcohol affects us, drink driving and the legal alcohol limit, plus advice on how to cut down.

Visit the Drinkaware website

Alcoholics Anonymous provides opportunities to share experience, strength and hope to recover from alcoholism.

Phone: 0800 9177 650

Visit the Alcoholics Anonymous website