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I need help desperately. My husband is an alcoholic. I knew this when I married him but at the time he was sober and said that those days were behind him. Anyway, 2 years ago he had started drinking again and contacted a group for help. He was an HGV driver and only ever drank on his days off and never 24 hours before his shift started. Unbeknown to us she went behind his back and reported him to the DVLA who then launched an investigation into this claim and because he had a history from 8 years ago they revoked his licenses.
As you can imagine this really knocked him back. He managed with the help of the GP to get his car license back unfortunately he’s been off the road for over a year and his confidence has gone.
He’s now at rock bottom, drinking 6 litres of strong cider a day!!! He doesn’t talk to me unless its to ask for money for a drink. If I say no he keeps on and on at me till I can’t take it anymore and give in.
Yesterday, I finally broke and have told him he’s got to get help or our marriage is over. He has agreed to getting help and for me to come clean to his family how bad things are. I have been looking at rehab for him as I think with the detox and counselling it will be just what he needs. To get NHS rehab we’re looking at a 6 month wait !!! To go private its £6k for a month.
Has anyone here found or know of a charity that will be able to help. Sorry for the long winded and probably not very sensible post but I am desperate, I want my husband back.
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Hi,
I’m so sorry to hear the stress you have been under with your husband’s drinking.
It’s good to hear that he wants help and I really hope that he will be able to be supported.
I work for a charity called The Icarus Trust that supports the family and friends of people with addictions, as we know how difficult this is to cope with. If you feel that you would like some support for yourself please contact us.
You can contact us on help@icarustrust.org or visit the website http://www.icarustrust.org
I hope that you can get some help for your husband.
All the best to you.
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