Supporting someone who has an alcohol or other drug dependence:
Caring for a family member or friend who has an alcohol or other drug dependence can be tricky. You might experience things such as:
Frustration, guilt, anger, stress, hopelessness, and even shame or stigma from others.
It’s important to know that you’re not alone and there is support available for you.
What you are doing is a really important job.
As much as you try to encourage a person to look after their health, you can’t change their actions and behaviours, only they can do that. One of the best things you can do is seek support for yourself.
If the person you are supporting is in an emergency situation:
Other resources include:
Care2Serve can provide support such as information, referrals, and counselling. Find out more.
If you would like Carers Tasmania to help advocate for your needs, you can safely share your story here:
