Confidentiality
Local group secretaries maintain the only list of names and contact details for members of their group.
Individual contact details will never be passed on without the expressed consent of all parties involved.
The BDDG is a self-help group of doctors and dentists who are recovering from chemical addictions, alcohol and/or drugs. There are around 1,000 members in the UK. We have 16 active groups throughout the country, most having regular monthly meetings.
Information can be obtained by telephoning Paul, BDDG National Secretary on 01484 667681, The Sick Doctors Trust on 0870 4445163, or The Dentists' Health Support Programme on 0207 4873119.
A conference is held every October where we have many visitors from overseas as well as our own members. BDDG is affiliated to International Doctors in Alcoholics Anonymous (www.idaa.org).
The Family Groups also have meetings throughout the country to support the other family members of the sick doctor or dentist. If you wish to contact The Family Group of the Chelmsford Division you will reach Sue on 01728 687728 or Mary on 01245 465852.
The Sick Doctors Trust and The Dentists' Health Support Programme can help with rehabilitation and treatment.