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Earlier this year we ran a course on How to Plan and Deliver an Intervention.  The course consisted of 4 videos (almost 3 hours) and links to a variety of relevant resources. The course was designed to take you by the hand and walk you through what is required for an intervention to be successful.  …

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Today I celebrate 40 years of continuous sobriety!  Does that impress you?  It certainly impresses me!  What shows is, not that John is a wonderful person (although some people think he is, others not so much), no it shows that alcoholics can, and do, change, there is always hope in addiction. Just about anyone who …

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In this video we discuss our vision for the Forum and invite you to participate in it and connect with each other. Thank you to all of you who do post in the Forum and especially to those of you who post to support other Bottled Up members. The Forum can be a powerful place …

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We launched the Intervention Course today and just want to give you a quick preview of what it involves.  So here is a quick video about it.  Feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the course and what it entails.

Here are a few tips for in case things get tough at Christmas.  At the end of the video we also discuss a couple of things that you could try in the New Year, including a step by step guide to carrying out an Intervention. Link to register interest in the Intervention Live with an …

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In this video we discuss the function that secrets and lies play in supporting drinking and the drinking behaviour.

This is the second part of the threats and promises video.  If you have not watched it previously you can find part 1 here, Threats and promises part 1

In this video we discuss communications between the drinker and the family member.  This is the first of two videos on the topic.

We are aware that this is a hot topic for many.  And it is a decision that no one can make for you.  However, if you or your children are exposed to violence or sexual abuse, then we strongly advocate that, for safety,  you should leave or get your drinker to leave. When we wrote …

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I often find myself talking to family members about Hope.  Understandably, they are often living without much hope, especially if their drinker has been drinking to excess for many years and promised many times to change. In this video I talk about what the research has to tell us about change and recovery.  If you …

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