A leaked voicemail revealed Joe Biden's message to his son Hunter as he struggled with addiction. Recovery groups hope it can inspire others to show empathy.

• A private message from President Joe Biden to his son was leaked.

• A father pleaded for his son to get help with his drug addiction.

• Recoveries hope it will inspire others to empathise with those battling addiction.

The voicemail President Joe Biden left for his son was made public.

The Daily Mail obtained a voicemail from Joe Biden in which he expressed his love for his son and pleaded with him to get help with his drug and alcohol problems.

"It's my dad," he said. I told you I loved you. I love you more than everyone else. In the message, Biden tells you to get help. I'm not sure what to do. I am here no matter what you need, no matter what you need me to do.

According to Insider, recovery advocates hope that the president's concern for his son will inspire others to empathise with those struggling with addiction.

The director of outreach at To Write Love On Her Arms said that Joe Biden has become one of the most common characters in the story of addiction.

The president's message paints a picture of a "caring father" as well as an "everyman," according to the man.

I want people to know that if the most powerful man in the United States is overwhelmed, he can also be overwhelmed by the sense of love he has for his son.

It's important to someone struggling with addiction that Biden left a voicemail for his son.

He hopes that the release of the private voicemail can be a source of inspiration for other people.

"I can't wait to see people encouraged, that maybe they can be reminded that family exists, that unity exists, that there are people that believe in you, even if they don't know what the next step is," he stated.

The founder of the nonprofit Shatterproof told Insider how he related to the president.

My son, Brian, was addicted to drugs for a long time. "Like President Biden, if you know someone who has struggled with addiction, you know all too well the pain and anguish of watching a loved one in the clutches of this disease."

Mendell's son died by suicide at the age of 25 after not using a substance in more than one year. He felt bad about his addiction.

Showing affection in addition to love is one way that parents and loved ones can help someone with a substance use disorder.

"If you're a parent, don't feel guilty," said Mendell. You can help your loved one deal with a disease through love, dignity, compassion, and perseverance.

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