2006-08-02 04:12:39 · 17 answers · asked by JB 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
yes he can refer him to someone
2006-08-02 04:15:00 · answer #1 · answered by lasondraperry-graham 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi JB
Yes, a wife can consult the family doctor, however, it's up to him & his genuine interest in helping you both. He will not be able to tell the husband, but if the doctor is clever, he can lead the husband to discuss the subject.
The wife is better to contact Al-Anon ... it's for the partner &/or family of an acoholic. If the husband has major probems, or the wife is concerned &/or it's also affecting their relationship, then she will get a lot of support & understanding from the other people who go to the Al-Anon meetings. She will be able to just sit & listen and there is no necessity to give her name ... unless she chooses to give her first name. Meetings are held in various places & at different times, so that it's always possible to attend a meeting, whether it be day or night.
No matter whether the husband accepts that he has a problem or not, the wife would do well to attend the Al-Anon meetings. It's part of the healing process, as she will also be affecting the drinker in one way or another. Eventually, he will have to face his problem, or suffer the consequences on his own. He has a choice ... & so does the wife. If the husband does have a genuine problem, his drinking will only get worse until he realises for himself that he has a problem. Alcohoism is a disease of which an acoholic is never 'cured', they are only sober, one day at a time.
I would strongly suggest that the wife contact her nearest AA or Al-Anon group & take it from there.
I hope this helps.
Wendy M.
2006-08-02 04:32:02 · answer #2 · answered by Wendy M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but if the husband does not accept his addiction it wont do any good, you can have an intervention or do whatever you can to help him, but it is a personal decision to stop drinking. he cant do it for you , or he will only not drink around you and hide it the rest of the time, check out http://www.aa.org to get some answers, or http://www.alanon.org or type in alanon (its for families of alcoholics) there are meetings you can go to as well. check out http://www.threadsofhopeinrecovery.com and post a blog and people will answer...this is a cool new website i found, for all those in recovery. dont go thru this alone, you are one of many who are in the same situation, and talking to someone who has been there or is there now, is so good for your daily sanity....check it out, and God bless, you are doing the right thing by putting it out on the table, thats the only way to get results. but take care of you first....alcoholism is a family disease, it affects everyone...good luck, and dont wait any longer, doctors can tell him what its doing to his body, but aa and support groups can help him to recover, there is no cure, but you can live with the disease, one day at a time...take care...
2006-08-02 13:48:35 · answer #3 · answered by bbmcgee65 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abosuletly. i'm uncertain in case you're searching for for well-being appropriate matters or help with obtainable scientific care yet your loved ones surgeon has each and all of the recommendations which you like and that i'm advantageous could be happy to help. you additionally can touch an AA workplace or your interior of reach dependancy rehabilitation facility.
2016-10-01 09:30:24 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. She can call and talk about her issues with her husbands drunk ***.
The wife should then open her OWN bank account for her money. That way when her husband murders someone from driving drunk, her account will not be touched in the lawsuit as it is not co-mingled in the estate.
2006-08-02 04:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by murkglider 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No - Doctor patient confidentiality.
But she can go discuss how the husbands alcoholism is affecting her life.
And she should do that!
2006-08-02 04:15:28 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
why the doctor cant do anything, the wife needs to confront the husband about his drinking, no law stated that you cant drink unless your underage or convicted felon for drug abuse
2006-08-02 04:16:36 · answer #7 · answered by paki 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worth a try
2006-08-02 04:15:58 · answer #8 · answered by bdmrplemons 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, but without the husband willing to do something about his problem, theres nothing she can do
2006-08-02 04:17:19 · answer #9 · answered by scott's wifey 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I say yes! It shows that she loves him and wants to help him get better! Good luck and God bless!
2006-08-02 04:17:42 · answer #10 · answered by iLoveDawnDawn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly or any other health or family problems.
2006-08-02 04:16:36 · answer #11 · answered by angelo26 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋