Practical help and support for partners, family, friends and work colleagues of problem drinkers
This sensitive and accessible guide speaks directly to those who know what it is to love a problem drinker and to want to help them recover. With case studies throughout and advice based on in-depth research on alcohol addiction, Help Them Beat the Booze offers reassurance and practical guidance, including:
- What it means to be an alcoholic
- Where to find help for your drinker and for yourself
- A guide to the treatment available, including more alternative new methods
- How to protect your children and minimize the impact on their lives in the future
Life with a problem drinker can be challenging but with the help of this guide, you can give them the support they need and find a way that works for you and your family. Edmund Tirbutt is a freelance journalist who writes for the national papers and has won a remarkable 18 awards for excellence. He has been teetotal for over 20 years. Helen Tirbutt is a copywriter with a background in PR and Communications. Their first book, Beat the Booze, was published in 2008. www.beatthebooze.com
