MEMBERS of the public across Dorset are being urged to seek help if they or know anyone that either have a drinking problem or alcohol dependency.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) Great Britain is a national mutual aid fellowship dedicated to abstinence-based recovery from alcoholism through its spiritually-inclined Twelve Step program.

Following its Twelve Traditions, AA and autonomous AA groups are self-supporting through the strictly voluntary contributions from members only.

The 12 spiritual principles of recovery include acceptance, hope, faith, courage, honesty, patience, humility, willingness, brotherly-love, integrity, self-discipline, and service.

To seek help, contact: 0800 9177650.

Alternatively, visit: www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk

Read more: Removal of Bacaro promenade seating a 'draconian decision'

Read more: 50 years since Royal Engineers took on 'notorious' Darien Gap in Range Rover