My longtime friend and current roomate is an alcoholic. I've discussed it with him many times and I know he wants to stop. He occasionally goes a week or two without drinking, but always comes back to it. At one point, he didn't drink for 7 years, so I know he can do it, but that ended about 6 years ago, not long after I met him.
I've tried everything I can think of to help him quit, but nothing has worked as well as I would hope. I know it will be extremely hard for him to quit, what can I do to help him?
2006-10-31 18:36:19 · 9 answers · asked by palu 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
if you cant beat em join em
2006-10-31 18:42:38 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron m420 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no way unless he determine to stop himself.
I feel that he is just giving excuses.
No one made he drink or buy alcohol at gun point.
He did it himself, he will not die if he don't drink.
I personally feel that you should let go this friendship.
Just leave him alone, move out.
That's the kind of life he wanted, but not you, right?
No point helping, as he is likely to go back after some time.
Don't waste your time.
2006-10-31 18:54:01 · answer #2 · answered by alan chan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find an Al-anon group in your area. They have groups for
families and friends of alcoholics. They will give you
counseling that will help you deal with your friend so that you
won't enable him. Plus, it helps to know other people that
have the same problems and worries and learn how they
cope.
2006-10-31 18:44:50 · answer #3 · answered by Caiman94941 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You can take him to Alcohol Anonymous A world wise organization
and must attend 30 meetings non stop.
2006-10-31 18:41:42 · answer #4 · answered by SKG R 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
tell him you care about him and you want whats best for him and suggest that he goes for re hab. Reassure him that you will be for him no matter what and he has got your support but he needs to get help
2006-10-31 18:41:46 · answer #5 · answered by destiny 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tell him at once out, end with the ingesting and medicines or go away. this is properly worth it giving in to his video games and go through on your life because of the fact he might or won't do something to himself. you need to permit him know that his strikes are on him.
2016-11-26 21:31:49 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should make clear that you do not approve his/ hers behavior and try to change to another roommate!
2006-10-31 18:40:40 · answer #7 · answered by Alexandros 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well find him a hobby, then a job he likes.
2006-10-31 18:39:59 · answer #8 · answered by Dr Dee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he wants help.
2006-11-01 00:40:21 · answer #9 · answered by chi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋