How to change the mind of alcholic person?

Answer 1

You can't, which is very sad and very disappointing. They can only help themselves. If they do not admit that they have a problem and they do not want to change, they never will. The best thing you can do is go to Al anon. They will help you cope and decide if you want this person in your life.

Answer 2

Okay this is one I can help with. My mother has been an alcoholic most of her life, she has abused us for years and this past july I got married and she was too drunk to show up. My brother has completly disowned her. The point of this is that you really cant change their mind, you can offer information about AA or offer your support in their sobriety, but unless they recognize that they have a problem then there is no way that they will get better. You cannot force them to change, I have spent 13 years trying and unforuneatley it does not work that way. Just offer your support, If you can

Answer 3

Well unfortunately you cannot change other people's minds no matter how much you want to. After working in a drug & alcohol rehab. facility I have learned first hand that with these addictions a person needs to hit their bottom and realize that they need help before they will be willing to change. Even at that point it is a difficult process. What you can do is let them know that you think that they need help and let them know that you will support them when they are ready to get help. It sounds like you need to take care of yourself. You should look into going to an Al-Anon meeting. They are meant to educate and support friends and family who have loved ones who have problems with addiction.

Answer 4

The hardest part for any alcoholic is to admit they have a drinking problem. I would focus on getting them to realize that having a beer before breakfast (I use a family member's example here) is not normal and dependecy on any drug (yes, alcohol is a drug) is never a good thing. Remind the person that the more he/she drinks, the more likely he/she will have health problems such as cancer related to their esophagus (from drinking the alcohol), stomach ulcers, liver problems, and poor kidney health. Remind your friend that all these things happen to people who never thought it would happen to them (use this as an anology to something that happened unexpectedly to that person). Finally, be there for support, the person might be embarrased to quit. Good luck :)

Answer 5

An alcoholic cannot be cured easily, first they have to realize that they have a problem and be willing to seek professional help. There's little their family members can do unless the person wants to change.

Answer 6

Go to:
http://www.aa.org
And ask for a "12th step call." Sometimes an alcoholic will listen to those who have been where they are now.
Contact your local AA chapter, they routinely do this, it is a joy to them to help alcoholics as someone once helped them.
Contact:
http://www.al-anon.org for support for YOU. You need help too if you are close to an alcoholic.

Answer 7

Sometimes an intervention date from family and friends may encourage the person to get help. Later if the alcoholic doesn't stop, liver disease and or pancreatic disease can take his/her life Get help for them before they drink themselves to death. A miserable death.

Answer 8

let the person know that there is a better life than drinking alcohol, and that you'll be there to support them whenever they decide to kick it. AA is a successful program to look in to.

Answer 9

try getting them drinks that are non-alcoholic drinks more often..may allow them to cut back a bit. They got to want to stop. Also major booze drinkers aren't very active, they need more mental simulation.

Answer 10

YOU CANT. they have to do it themselves. Belive me i grew up the alcholics.