Dealing with Alcoholism in Family Life

As Go Sober for October gains momentum across the UK, many people embrace the chance to abstain from alcohol for 31 days, prioritising their health and well-being. In 2021-22, approximately 300,000 adults in the UK were receiving treatment for drug or alcohol use disorders—a figure that doesn’t account for those suffering in silence. For families affected by alcoholism, Go Sober for October represents more than just a health challenge; it can be a step towards confronting the deeper issues of alcohol dependency that can have long-lasting effects on relationships, parenting, and family dynamics. Alcoholism often places significant financial and emotional strain on families, impacting decisions around separation or divorce, and presenting ongoing co-parenting challenges post-separation. In many respects, alcoholism is not merely an individual struggle but a family-wide issue.

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