Sir Ashley Fox, the Conservative MP for Bridgwater, met with the founder of Buenham-on-Sea-based Broken Chains, Andrew Dean-Williams.
Mr Dean-Williams, a father of four and former addict, launched the charity after his own recovery journey.
Recognising that addiction impacts the entire family unit, he started Broken Chains to provide practical support, guidance, and hope to families rebuilding their lives.
Mr Dean-Williams said: “Talking about the impact my addiction had on my children is not something I want to do.
“It is a difficult story to tell and also to hear.
“But it is vitally important that I do share my story.
“To shed some light on the impact that addiction has on families.
“They also need to recover.
“And, hopefully, my story, and the charity, can offer some hope to other families who find themselves in a similar position.”
Sir Ashley, who was moved by Mr Dean-Williams’ story, said: “What he’s doing through Broken Chains will make a real difference to families who can feel forgotten during the recovery process.”
