2006-11-13 09:03:16 · 11 answers · asked by Kenny 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Well his drinking does seem to be very excessive ( by recommended safe standards anyway) & he obviously needs help more than he needs harsh criticism. A lot of drinkers drink to escape reality in a way & its their way of coping with things. Your brother cannot deny to himself or anyone else that its not doing him immense harm & depending on how long this has been going on the damage done may well be too severe to overcome by now. He needs great encouragement to at the very least cut down to a much lower level & to seek help ( which he may already be doing). There are a lot of very good organisations out there who can help, but he may not be in control to take this decision & you must encourage him to accept your help. Its his life & free to use it in whatever way he chooses, but what a waste. Good luck to both of you & I hope that he can overcome his problems
2006-11-13 09:12:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a group called Al-Anon for family of alcoholics. They can help you deal with the pain. They are in the phone book, and all over the world.
Whether or not he ever seeks help is up to him. There is nothing you can say or do to get him to stop until he's ready. It is a disease like cancer or Alzheimer's.
2006-11-13 09:11:10 · answer #2 · answered by Earth Queen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you are in wales you can ring the dan24/7 helpline for some advice and referrals on 08006335588 or england you can call Freephone:0800 917 9282 for drinkline, open from 9am till 11pm.
2006-11-14 06:33:45 · answer #3 · answered by nia_lloyd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he is an Alcoholic, he will never admit it. He will imagine that he has it all under control and can handle "it" . Nothing will change until he wants it to, and that will always be tomorrow!
2006-11-13 09:14:48 · answer #4 · answered by ED SNOW 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
55 years old? -- he knows what he is doing. if you get on spend time doing stuff together to beat his boredom .not much else to do. like i said 55 !
2006-11-13 09:36:53 · answer #5 · answered by bob 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call the nearest Funeral Home and make burial arrangements.
2006-11-13 09:12:40 · answer #6 · answered by bugear001 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be blunt & explain that he'll die if he doesnt stop
2006-11-13 09:12:32 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do everythng in your power to him stop NOW
2006-11-13 09:19:45 · answer #8 · answered by Silver Fox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
does he want to stop?
2006-11-13 09:06:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dad drank like that too, he is now dead. :(
2006-11-13 09:05:54 · answer #10 · answered by Kelly L 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋