Support groups aid alcoholics' relatives
I'm married to an alcoholic, and it makes me so sad that people think a lot of alcohol is “fun.” It's a tragedy for our family to see a great husband, father and grandfather slip into a stupor each day. It wasn't always this way. Sadly, he has changed …
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Support Groups
LEARN TO COPE: LTC is a peer-led support group for parents/caregivers struggling with a member of the family who is addicted to opiates/alcohol and other drugs. Meets each Wed., 7-9 p.m. at Lowell General Hospital Saints Campus, 1 Hospital Drive, …
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Reformed Morpeth alcoholic launches his own charity to help others
He said: “The plan is that Drout will offer one-to-one counselling, therapies, group work, smart recovery sessions and arts and crafts activities to help alcoholics turn their lives around. A lot of it is stuff I learned at Escape, and I know I can …
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Know the signs of alcoholism and what to do to help
There are counseling and rehabilitation facilities, as well as support groups open for anyone who would like to attend. Those groups include Alcoholics Anonymous and Al-Anon Family Groups. At these meetings, attendants are there to listen and give advice.
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