A client who involves their partner, family or friends in helping them has a greater chance of success.
With the client's consent, I'm always happy to offer help and support to those around them.
I often see couples where one partner's drinking has been putting a strain on the relationship. It helps to be seen together during treatment to discuss the best ways of rebuilding trust and repairing any damage done.
If you're worried about someone else's drinking: whilst I can't treat someone who doesn't want help, it is still possible for you to improve your life, whether they decide to change their drinking or not.
If you want to talk things through, it might be helpful to do so with someone experienced in working with alcohol problems.
