In the UK, we celebrate National Children of Alcoholics Week in November. Agreed, this is not an occasion that has penetrated the world’s consciousness in any big way, There is no bunting in the street, no fireworks displays and no public holiday.  But it is an important recognition of a large group of the  population that …

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Choosing an alcohol rehab can be a difficult and expensive process. Here are 10 questions to ask when you choose an alcohol rehab

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This is part 1 of this article 10 Important Questions to Ask when Choosing an Alcohol Rehab.  In this part we look at how rehabs changed and why and in part 2 we look at 10 important questions to ask if you or your loved one are looking to go to rehab to detox. Recently …

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In this video we discuss some of the choices that we have as partners (or family members) of drinkers and /or as drinkers.  Sometimes it may seem that you have no choices or that the choices you do have are unpalatable ones.  In fact, if you step back from the emotion surrounding your situation, you …

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The video below is an introduction to our brand new website, just launched today.  We thought that it was time that we talked about our faith.  We believe that God can help us with the crises we have in our lives,  and this website discusses how He has intervened and help us in our lives …

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So, what’s new?  In this video we thought that we would just like to update you on what is happening in Bottled Up.  Rather than do an issue based video, we thought that it would be good to just have a chat and tell you what is happening in the website and with us.  Hope …

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Craig Ferguson on alcoholism. Listen to Craig Ferguson talk about his alcoholism in an entertaining way while also giving a strong message about recovery and responsibility.

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What's your bottom line?  Do you know?  Have you ever really thought about what would be the thing that would make you end the relationship? This was a difficult video to record.  We realise everyone is different, they have different temperaments, different expectations and come from different cultures.  So we have no intention of attempting …

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Do you feel desperate?  Do you feel that there is nothing you can do that can change your circumstances?  That you are powerless?  In this video we talk about the feelings that can accompany a crisis, the feeling of desperation that can overwhelm you and some things you can do to alleviate those feelings. I …

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In this video Lou talks about how she needed and found spiritual support to help her through the crisis of living with a problem drinker. Dealing with a Crisis - Spiritual Support Read More >