“Finding someone I felt comfortable talking to was the beginning of everything changing for me. Without your help and support, Mum could have drunk herself to death and I could have spent the rest of my life watching her. Now I know there is help for Mum and for me. Now I can get on with my life”
Research shows there are at least 3.7 million people who are affected by parental alcoholism in the UK.
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“Happy Children of Alcoholics Week to all my dear friends and colleagues in the U.K. I especially salute the work of Nacoa during this special time of the year. They handled over 30,000 helpline calls in 2009. They are making such a huge difference by reminding children of all ages that they are not alone, addiction is not their fault, and there are safe people and places, like Nacoa, to turn to for help. For so many, Nacoa is a safe haven for help and hope.”
Jerry Moe
Vice President, National Director of Children’s Programs, Betty Ford Center
Author, Understanding Addiction and Recovery Through a Child’s Eyes.
