i have a friend who spent 5 months in a center for treatment from alcohol abuse. Now that they are out, they are back at it and haven't changed. What can be done to save their lives? The doctor has said that all that could be done has been done. But I just don't believe that we should give up on them. Anyone have a similar experience or have dealt with this issue, know what can or should be done?
2006-12-14 05:28:28 · 6 answers · asked by Jeannie 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You can't "help" them until they want to help themselves. You also can't enable them to continue their ways either. It's a sickness. Once the brain needs alcohol, it's a mental issue as well. You should never give up on them, but sometimes you need to step back and let them hit their "BOTTOM". Get into a local group to help you learn what you need to do to help your friend. Its the only way. They are in the same boat as you and can help you tremondously. Call your local Alanon and ask questions and get to some meetings.
2006-12-14 05:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Kellisue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot save an alcoholic unless they want to be saved.They go to treatment centers and they say they want help,but if they don,t help themselves they cannot be helped..Most of them just revert back to their old ways....I have a son like this and i help him and all the family members have helped him,but i have come to know that you cannot help them,its something they have to do for themselves ,and if you can stand to be around them you can be of support IF they ever change.
2006-12-14 13:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by slickcut 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You cannot make someone do something they don't want to do. They know it's bad for them, but why stop? If your friend won't change after 5 months of treatment they never will!
2006-12-14 13:35:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They have to want to change. My father was in the hospital for months, got a little heathier and is right back at it. He will probably die soon, he is in a auwful shape and he says he will drink intill he dies.
2006-12-14 13:44:53 · answer #4 · answered by angelalovin2003 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They have to want to change themselves. Watch Intervention on A&E on sunday night. It will give you an inside look at the lifestyle of an addict.
2006-12-14 13:36:26 · answer #5 · answered by 2littleiggies 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you cant help or save someone who doesnt want to be helped or saved. all you can do is be there when they reach their bottom. when they are ready to change they will need your support and understanding. its very difficult to make those needed changes. you can contact alcoholics anonymous organizations nearby for more information and help for you to deal with it.
2006-12-14 13:34:28 · answer #6 · answered by katlady 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋