Treatment & Support

Practical information about treatment options and support services for alcohol problems. Articles cover rehab centres, AA meetings, family support groups and medication options.

AA Sponsorship: What It Means and How It Works

An AA sponsor guides you through sobriety and the 12 steps by sharing their own recovery experience and showing you how to apply the program daily.

About Alcoholics Anonymous and Support

AA helps millions stay sober through group support and the 12 Steps, though the spiritual focus isn't right for everyone.

Alateen: Support for Teens Affected by Another's Drinking

Alateen provides anonymous peer support for teenagers struggling with a family member's or loved one's drinking problem.

Alcohol: Abstinence or Moderation?

Whether someone with alcohol problems should abstain completely or try to moderate their drinking depends on their situation and readiness to change.

Attending Your First AA Meeting

Get a realistic picture of what happens at your first AA meeting, from start to finish.

Choosing a Rehab Centre Treatment and Support

Weigh up location, cost, accommodation and support when picking a rehab centre that fits your needs and circumstances.

Drug Treatments for Alcohol Abuse

Several medications can help people stop or cut back on drinking, including Antabuse, which makes alcohol consumption unpleasant.

Recovering from Alcohol-induced Poverty

How alcohol addiction drains finances and what you can do to rebuild your life financially.

Rehabilitation for Recovering Alcoholics: What That Means

Alcohol rehabilitation goes beyond quitting, it's about rebuilding your life with therapy, support, and learning to live normally again.

Support for Family and Friends of Alcoholics

How alcohol affects the whole family and what support loved ones need when living with someone's drinking problem.

The 12 Steps of AA: How They Work

How AA's 12 steps work to help people overcome addiction through surrender, reflection, amends and ongoing spiritual practice.

What Detoxification Really Means to an Alcoholic

Alcohol detox isn't just about stopping drinking, it's about managing physical symptoms that range from nausea to seizures and delirium.

What Does Alcoholism Recovery Really Mean?

Recovery from alcoholism isn't a simple cure, it's a lifelong process of managing cravings and changing how you think about drinking.

What to Expect at a Rehab Centre

Residential rehab offers 24-hour medical support, therapy and a chance to break habits away from temptation, but success depends on your commitment.