I'm concerned about my parent's drinking, what should I do?

I'm concerned about my parent's drinking, what should I do?

Gail Priddy (Deputy Director) gives expert video advice on: How can I tell if someone is an alcoholic?; How do I approach a friend who is suffering from alcoholic addiction?; How can I get help for someone who is addicted to alcohol? and more...

It's important that you think about keeping yourself safe and finding someone to talk to - that may be an adult at school, like the school counselor. Equally, most burroughs have services for young people who are affected by parental drug or alcohol misuse. Indeed, in the agency that I work, we do a lot of interventions with children and young people who are concerned about parental drinking, offering them advice and support, looking at the issues for them and eventually being able to work with their parents as well. It is important to talk to someone, not hold on to it alone and not feel guilty or responsible in any way for your parents drinking too much.