2006-07-15 19:02:37 · 9 answers · asked by ilikechocolate_915 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
You don't. It's up to him. Best you can do is offer to go with him if he wants to go to Alcoholics Anonymous. Be his friend, but don't lie for him or cover up for him. If he asks you to do something like that to help cover up his alcohol problem, refuse him, but tell him why. The sooner he recognizes that it is a problem, the sooner he can do something (namely, join AA) to fight back. It's a question of who is to be in charge of his life, himself or a bottle.
2006-07-15 19:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. Drinking to numb yourself is a symptom of an overload of some kind of stressor. Until you deal with the problems and find a way to alleviate stress and anxiety, she will only sneak drink.
Get your friend to a good relative or friend you trust. A professional would be better. There is probably something in your friends life that they feel "out of control". Once they find some sense of controld in their life, the need for numbing will lessen.
This will be a lifelong problem to deal with. Help your friend help themselves.
2006-07-16 15:14:32 · answer #2 · answered by Kelli C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your friend to drink infront of a mirror everyday alone.
2006-07-16 02:40:12 · answer #3 · answered by Joe P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is, you can't. But talk to your friend and express that you're worried. If it's really out of hand, you can try an intervention.
2006-07-16 02:05:20 · answer #4 · answered by Cyn90 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try getting them hooked on love
2006-07-16 02:07:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your friend has to decide for himself/herself. Your encouragment is good. Talk to his/her friends and family and get together. Maybe you all need to get together.
2006-07-16 02:15:39 · answer #6 · answered by curious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people have to do that all by themselves there is no other way. but i heard AA helps
2006-07-16 02:07:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant... just offer encouragement but dont get too involved
2006-07-16 02:06:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
try taking him or her to a hypnothis
2006-07-16 02:06:51 · answer #9 · answered by cuban_mami_619 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋