2006-08-11 16:17:16 · 8 answers · asked by Jennifer M 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
You friend may have an addictive personality. And he may gravitate to alcohol, just because it's cheaper than golf or skydiving.
Is there something you could do together on a regular basis? Take skating lessons, painting lessons, a computer class at the local community college, gardening/landscaping, garage sale shopping/estate sales.
He'll need to find something that is obsessive, not so much financially but requires him to think, create, solve problems. Lots of hobbies start out part-time and become life long obsessions.
Regardless, get him into AA.
2006-08-12 02:51:51 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do volunteer work, or work out, read, anything. It doesnt say anywhere that you have to drink in your spare time. Get a job, whether it is a 2nd or a third, stay away from activities that you associate with drinking, and friends you drink with.
2006-08-11 23:30:15 · answer #2 · answered by Mx2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get him a bottle of water add flavoring like a koolaid single and tell him when he has an urge 2 drink use the kool aid, and try 2 find an addicting hobbie that safe like video games 2 keep him busy
2006-08-11 23:50:04 · answer #3 · answered by dot 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whatever he chooses to do in spare time, he is used to having a drink in his hand doing it. so whatever he does..watch tv or get a hobby, i suggest he get used to having a cup or bottle of somthing nonalcoholic that he sips...non alcoholic beer if he drinks beer, or get into teas or diet soda even. the motions of drinking is a habit as much as the alcohol itself. good luck
2006-08-11 23:23:15 · answer #4 · answered by foxfirevigil 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im a recovering alcoholic and the hobby I decided on was model building, cars mostly, hot rod, customs alot of european race cars and NAscar. It keeps my hands occupied and you have to focus on details, keeping you mind busy is one of the things I feel is important to quit any addiction. Plus my weekly AA meetings help out alot. Just be there for your friend, he/she is looking for support. Good luck and God bless.
2006-08-15 15:02:14 · answer #5 · answered by Juan D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to AA. He'll be glad he did. I know a Psychiatrist who specializes in addiction. He told me it is harder to quit alcohol than Heroin. Your friend will need the support of AA.
2006-08-11 23:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
lot of things except drink, your friend is better of not drinking, it ain't good for anyone.
2006-08-11 23:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nothing
2006-08-11 23:19:50 · answer #8 · answered by idontkno 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋