Offering specific options for support when you speak to a loved one is ideal because it plants the seed for recovery and change and also shows you are ready to support that change.
You could also try this to open up a conversation about support: 'I feel really worried when drinking seems to be affecting your mood and our relationship because I care about you and want the best for both of us.
Living with a loved one's problematic alcohol or drug use causes significant stress and impacts every aspect of family life, including finances, job stability and children.
When I work with family members affected by a loved one's addiction, they tend to focus on changing their loved one.
For too long, we have been promoting recovery support for individuals, but statistics show that as many as one in five children are affected by their parent's drinking.
