Hi I have a friend who is now unfortunately needing to drink 4 cans of high strength larger in the morning just to stop the shakes enough to go to work. His girlfriend has had to chuck him out, as has his mother - he is now spending the week with some other friends of ours while he looks for a flat. He has tried the 'pills'. Obviously he is at the point where he needs medical help (if he just stopped drinking it would kill him) How can I go about finding a residential programme in West Yorkshire (preferably Leeds), he has a little money but free would be more realistic? I realise he will need to want to do this himself, but I want to have the details ready for him the moment he feels ready....
2007-01-21 23:48:03 · 12 answers · asked by Madam Rosmerta 5 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I was able to find you a resource that can help you better than we can. http://www.addiction-helpline.co.uk/?url=uk.search.yahoo.com/search?p=substance+abuse+rehabilitation+center+leeds&ei=UTF-8&fr=FP-tab-web-t340&x=wrt&meta=vc%3DcountryUK Call these people and, with their experience, they can tell you exactly what you need to do. I wish you and your poor friend the best.
2007-01-21 23:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by scouseryank33 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is one of the most heartbreaking of situations.
My cousin recently died from organ failure due to his drinking. Before that he lost everything - 2 wives, 2 kids, job, flat, and even the use of his legs for a while.
I know you want to help him but if he does not want help then nothing will stop him.
You could try talking to your doctor and see if he/ she can reccommend a residential programme or some other sort of programme. Or maybe you could go along to an Al-Anon meeting and see if they can help you. There are two types of meeting - those for drinkers and those for the friends and relatives of drinkers.
Good luck.
2007-01-22 00:01:23 · answer #2 · answered by bottomburps 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
report what? That her dad is an alcoholic? that she needs to commit suicide? those are not unlawful. that still takes position to be a terrible concept. Do you imagine she needs a lot of strangers to bust into her already fragile existence and typhoon each and every thing up and regulate her existence drastically? do not do some thing drastic, and do not tell her that's no huge deal. once you're saying, 'oh do not challenge about it it's going to get extra effective' thats about an same as 'oh i really do not care sufficient, and notwithstanding you obviuosly imagine that is a huge deal, i am going to sit right here and say i do not care' merely be there for her, help her comprehend that there are issues to stay for. Pull the finished, 'what percentage forms of ice cream have you ever eaten on your existence?' then tell her what percentage she hasn't tried yet. strong reason to stay, and that's some humor to cheer her up.
2016-12-02 21:31:49 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've just managed to kick a drink habbit into touch so I know exactly where your coming from debbie. To be honest with you it's not going to happen over night and he'll be the worst person in the world to deal with if he is'nt already.
The only solid advice that I can suggest is to see your local social services. They will have a lot more resourses than anyone else and they could possibly refer him to a specialist.
Good luck....../.
2007-01-21 23:59:30 · answer #4 · answered by "THE WISE ONE" 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know it is hard, in fact that is an understatement, but my friend recently done it cold Turkey. You have to know in your own mind it is time for you to stop. She is now 12 weeks without a drink, but she knows it is still early days, she takes 1 day at a time, her Grand kids help her a lot by taking her mind off the drink. Good luck to you & your friend
2007-01-22 01:02:10 · answer #5 · answered by Janet C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you thought about calling AA? They also have support groups for family and friends of alcoholics. They should be able to point you in the right direction.
Good luck.
2007-01-21 23:58:03 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how you feel worrying about them all the time i have a sister that has a very bad drug addiction i have tried to help her i am always their for her so i know i am at least doing something to help her has this lad got parents to turn to and help.
the best thing to do is to stick with him don't give up on him i know its hard my parents had given up on my sister i have stuck with her and she knows i am always their for her and in the long run it will help and you wont have a conscience worrying about him or feeling you haven't done anuf just keep on trying to get through to him and get in contact with doctors and alcoholic addiction websites they all give you great deals of advice.
if he shows in any way that he doesn't like the way he is going or what he is doing take advantage of that and explain to him their is plenty of help he can get and take it whilst he is still young good luck hope i helped.
2007-01-22 00:11:19 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh, poor him! That's terrible. I suggest he tries to phase out drink over time. The shaking and stuff will stop eventually, his body just has to realise that he doesn't need alcohol.
2007-01-22 00:04:56 · answer #8 · answered by Hannah 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Try going to dryoutnow.com or calling them on 0845 230 8060 for free advice about residential programs.
Hope this helps, you arer a good friend for even trying to help.
2007-01-21 23:59:11 · answer #9 · answered by wudeee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, can't help, but Best of luck to your friend, He is past the point of no return, so he defiantly needs specialist help Hope all go's well!
2007-01-21 23:54:17 · answer #10 · answered by Greybeard 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋