Bottled Up: Help for families of alcoholics and those struggling with alcoholism

Hope can sometimes seem very far away, or so close that the thought of it sometimes seems to good to be true. But there is hope, real hope. It is there in the thousands of people who are in recovery i...

28 Jul 202531min

Alcohol is the missing piece of the jigsaw for many alcoholics. In this clip from episode 3, John talks about how alcohol gave him "liquid personality" and it felt like the bit of him that "god left o...

24 Jul 20252min

In this fascinating episode, join John and Lou for a kitchen table conversation as they talk about the key subject, "Why can't alcoholics recognise the problem?". It is an essential episode for people...

21 Jul 202534min

Deciding to stay with, or leave, your alcoholic partner is a big decision. In this clip from episode two, here is the checklist you will want to consider.For more information on the service Bottled Up...

17 Jul 20252min

Please note, if you are under any threat, go. Seek help and advice, and remove yourself from a dangerous situation. Safety first.In this episode of kitchen table conversation, John and Lou look at one...

14 Jul 202519min

In this clip from Episode 2 "Is my partner an alcoholic or am I making a fuss?", John and Lou discuss the effect of alcohol on a relationship. If your partner is lying on the sofa drunk, then physical...

11 Jul 20254min

Join John and Lou for a kitchen table conversation as they consider one of the fundamental questions of problem drinking - assessing whether your partner is an alcoholic. You might think there is a pr...

7 Jul 202527min

John and Lou are here to help you change your life. In this short episode they talk a little about their experiences with problem drinkers and alcohol addiction.Dr John McMahon is a professor and was ...

6 Jul 20252min