Without goin to an AA meeting...cuz my dad hates to go.
2006-07-30 06:09:16 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
I have this disease, and yes it is a disease just like cancer. There is no way to do it without the support of friends and family, along with help from his Higher Power.
There is no miracle cure he has to want to do it for HIMSELF. AA is a good program. I know some some meetings are not the best. But he needs to go to several to find one that he feels comfortable at. I have one on Friday nights that I will not miss for anything, Plus they are a great group of people.
Reading the BigBook is like a little meeting, it gives me a boost everytime I read it, so if I can't get to a meeting, That is an option for me.
Also there are great programs out there for his family members Al-Anon, Ala-Teen. and any other Ala-group you have in your area
Good luck and best wishes to you and yours
2006-07-30 09:08:04 · answer #1 · answered by Maxwell Smart(ypants) 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
my mother is an alcoholic, currently in detox at the hospital where she lives (it won't work, she's been there before, but she doesn't AA either). I wish there was an easy answer to this, but the other posters are right...they have to want to do it. Like the old saying goes, you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make them drink. The hardest thing I've ever had to do is walk away from my mother when she gets really bad. And she's been all I've had growing up. Let them clean up their own messes, including stopping it. Concentrate on YOU and your life. It's hard, I know that first hand. My first instinct is want to take care of her, to help her. But you can't.
2006-07-30 06:54:54 · answer #2 · answered by I'm just me 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I labored with an alcoholic. 2 cans of beer became in basic terms a chaser to pass together with his morning bottle of whisky. or maybe after eating that he ought to stroll promptly. 2 cans of strongish beer a week isn't even on the brink of an alcoholic state. Alcoholics crave alcohol for all time. All day, each and on a daily basis. An alcoholic could no longer bypass an entire day with out some form of alcohol.
2016-11-03 07:43:13 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He has to want to change, make a commitment and go to detox. Then, if he does not want to go to AA, then he will probably need some form of psychological counseling for the rest of his life. AA meetings are supposed to be like little booster shots to help you stay committed to an alcohol free life and if he refused to go to meetings, then he will need something. I dont know the statistic off hand, but the number of people who remain sober is mucher higher for those who attend AA meetings versus those who do not.
2006-07-30 06:15:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some other type of support group if he won't go to AA. From what I have heard it's very hard to stop without help and support.
2006-07-30 06:13:22 · answer #5 · answered by kewlkat103 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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my mother is an alcoholic and sorry to say from experience meetings are the only thing that works. if he doesn't like AA then he needs to find other meetings to go to-there are plenty. But he needs to find a support group or his recovery will likely never work. My mom tries meetings out and never goes back cause she doesn't like them too...but she keeps trying and goes to others until she finds one she does like. If he is really an alcoholic then he needs to find a meeting to go to, and HAS to find a sponsor-or he will not stop drinking or relapse.
Will power is not enough.
If you would like to contact me...little_ang@hotmail.com
good luck :-)
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2006-07-30 06:32:53 · answer #6 · answered by sofun 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to want to stop..no miracle cures. Sorry, I guess there is no quick fix answer to this problem.
Alchololism is a very baffling disease....hope your Dad makes some kind of committment to himself or a program.
2006-07-30 06:13:46 · answer #7 · answered by Dee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Willpower. AA doesn't work for most people.
2006-07-30 06:12:30 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are so many different organizations, hospitals, webs, etc. you should consult your family dr. he can not kick this on his own. he needs support, emotionally and physically, and spiritually. keep in touch let us know how everything goes. i am so sorry you have to go through this.
2006-07-30 06:16:11 · answer #9 · answered by brxny2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has to be a in your mind that u want to stop if u put your mind to it u can i have done it myself.
2006-07-30 06:26:18 · answer #10 · answered by charlies_baby_gurl20 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋