I'm not from the UK but there are other Brits here who may be able to share their experience...
here are some UK links & numbers that may be useful:
The National Alcohol Helpline-UK - Tel: 0800 917 8282
Offers help to callers worried about their own drinking; support to the family and friends of people who are drinking; advice to callers on where to go for help.
UK National AA Helpline
08457 697 555
Drinkline
Drinkline runs a free, confidential helpline for people who are concerned about their drinking, or someone else's.
Helpline: 0300 123 1110
FRANK http://www.smartrecovery.org.uk/ Alcoholics Anonymous (Great Britain) Ltd - Home LifeRing UK - LifeRing http://www.addaction.org.uk/
and some NHS links
http://www.nhs.uk/servicedirectories...ceType=Alcohol
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