Emma is a 31 year-old (yes, really) professional working full-time in the renewables sector and living in Stroud. She is a recovering alcoholic.
"What do you do as a teenager in a tiny village with very little going on? Get hold of some alcohol and meet up in a field to drink.”
If you’re worried that someone in your family is using drugs or drinking too much, we’re here to help. There is lots support available, and there are ways that you can cope with difficult family situations.
The Individual Placement & Support (IPS) Employment Service aims to support people in treatment to access paid employment and provide a high quality recruitment service to employers.
If you’re worried that your or someone else’s drinking or drug use is affecting a child, we’re here to help. This page will give you information about how children and young people can feel when they have a family member that uses alcohol or drugs, and suggest ways to help and support them.
"I really enjoy walking and now my breathing is so much easier, I have more endurance. My family are delighted that I’ve stopped smoking, I can play with my grandchildren for longer, and I just feel much healthier in myself."
