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Alcohol support

A forum for advice and support for those whose lives have been affected by alcohol.

Is there a difference between heavy drinker and high functioning alcoholic?
52
Husband want a last chance. I can’t decide.
20
I love alcohol
8
Alternatives to AS
33
Husband finally admitted alcoholism
9
Non Alcoholic ‘Spirits’
18
Acceptance of not drinking
20
Calling time on wine: 100 days sober - starting 01/01/26
1000
Stepsons mother is an alcoholic
6
Mother in rehab - family meeting this week
16
PAWS
1
Started on Sinclair method first day, anyone want to join?
1
Admitting I have a problem and learning how to live a sober life
10
Is anyone finding this a bit lonely?
5
Continuing support group for those affected by someone else's drinking
987
What would you do?
10
Support group for those affected by someone else's drinking - thread 3
997
Nalmefene: anyone tried it?
6
Here we go again
6
Support thread for anyone trying to lead an Alcohol free life - Winter 25
985
DH has been a secret alcoholic for years
37
Today is my 5th day sober, if anyone cares.
10
Brother drinking really worried
3
Really need help with reducing my drinking
3
I’m drinking too much
6
My Drinking Calendar 2025
4
So ashamed
10
(Mostly) Soberistas - heavier drinkers trying to moderate
126
When does sleeping improve?
3
Need a lager substitute
17
Dry January and beyond - Thread 2
642
I found an old note to myself
62
Breastfeeding and drinking
4
Is there a dry Jan thread for 2026?
2
Dry January
1
This night 29 years ago - an offer of hope
8
DH is an alcohol. He’s been hiding it and he thinks it’s my fault.
50
To get tipsy whilst kids are in bed asleep
29
Alcoholic myopathy
1
Talk me out of having a drink this evening…
56
What about wasted alcohol?!
21
Please chat to me to calm me down!
9
I’m so ashamed and upset with myself
7
DH could drink all day
9
Autism & alcohol
2
“Mary” – finally talking about inpatient, but I’m scared to hope
7
An Alcohol Free and Fun xmas
25
Is there any point trying to challenge my alcoholic friend?
8
Anyone ever stayed with an alcoholic? Did he ever change?
23
Does being sober include alcoholic chocolate?
43