What is the best way to help a parent with a severe alcohol addiction? This person is even suicidal with 2 recent hospital admissions - however the hospital care is only concerned with his physical health - not his mental health or his addiction. The GP (regular doctor) seems not to be concerned either. What are the best resources I can get in touch with?
2006-10-24 10:31:42 · 2 answers · asked by Chris 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
People with a dual diagnosis of substance abuse and mental health issues appear to have the highest success rate using an ACT program (Assertive Community Treatment):
http://media.shs.net/ken/pdf/KEN01-0084/KEN01-0084.pdf#search='Assertive%20Community%20Treatment%20in%20Great%20Britain'
(In some places it is refered to as PACT.)
ACT programs are available throughout the US, Canada, Great Britain and other countries.
The links I have all deal with the US, I guess your best bet would be to contact your local mental health clinic.
2006-10-27 21:58:42 · answer #1 · answered by raysny 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Do you have an Alcohol anonymous in the UK or try Mental Health
2006-10-24 17:34:56 · answer #2 · answered by Abby 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋