VOCAL's Family Support Addictions service supported relatives, partners and friends to developed the Alcohol Charter. It outlines what people should expect when they are supporting someone with an alcohol addiction and working with services such as health and social care.
Addictions information
You probably have a lot of questions that need answers and it can be hard to know where to start looking for information. This section has useful resources on alcohol, drugs and gambling and provides:
- facts about the physical and psychological effects of excessive drinking, drug use or gambling
- some answers to key questions about addiction
- useful tell-tale signs in a person's behaviour
- information about available support services
The information provided can help you to be as informed as possible. Every family and situation is different however and it could be useful to speak to someone in person about your concerns. It is important that you have support for yourself.
