How can I help someone how wants to quit drinking, but isn't ready for AA?

Answer 1

The first step is knowing for sure that the person realizes he or she has a drinking problem. Once this is known they must be willing to accept your support and efforts of help.
Things to consider in an effort to help are:
1. Work on learning what triggers the desire to drink. For example, do they drink when feeling pressured, or loanly? Then find alternetive activities to replace the drinking.
2. Determining the persons ability to quit is important. many people who's body is addicted to booze, can't really stop without sevear treatment and confinment. Once the detox level is over treatment is much easer.
3. Keep this person away from places and people who serve alcohalic beaverages. In other words keeping them from temptation is important untill they have regained their selfconfidance.
4. Reward for every sober day. A kind word of how proud you are of them can help them get thrught another day.
5. Take it easy. expect some relaps, and remind them if they fail, it's never too late to make it throught tomarrow. Be firm but loving. Taking one step at a time.
6. After one week sober try again to get them in AA. the support group is very important.

Good luck, Pray hard.

Answer 2

AA may not be the answer. 80% of people stop drinking on their own; only 5% of the people who walk into the rooms are still sober a year later.

AA was horrible for me, I bounced in and out of the rooms for close to 20 years, never managing more that a few months of sobriety at a time.

This last time, I got help for the depression that kept me drinking and in two weeks I'll have 5 years without a drink or AA.

Answer 3

Chances are likely if they are aware of a drinking problem (i.e.: they want to quit drinking) they are ready for AA.

Otherwise, look into some of the other AA type programs out there such as alanon (I spelled that wrong I know, sorry), that sort of organisation can help you as well as the individual.

Answer 4

You can't, except for being there if needed. AA is not for everyone so don't get caught up in that. If someone wants to stop, they will. If they don't, they will find a way to drink no matter what you do.

Answer 5

Check out the library for reading materials, such as a book titled "How to quit drinking without AA." There is a lot of material. Being a support (talk to him numerous times daily for the first week, then at least twice daily for two months) is key. Tryinng it alone would be iffy.

God Bless you for trying to help--Good luck to your friend.

Answer 6

Give support without being in their face, let them know you support them and that you're there for them if they need something. It's their decision to go to AA and start to rebuild their life.

Answer 7

You can't do much but pray until they want help. You can attend Al-Anon meetings for friends/family of alcoholics - gives you info on how to handle it & support.