My momis an alcoholic. What can I do to get her to stop drinking?

Question

I convinced her to stop drinking before, but what can I do! My dad might get mad!

Answer 1

Hey Love,

I really feel for you. It must be a horrible situation to be in.
Unfortunetly, there is not much you can do about your mom's alcoholism.

YOU can get help for Yourself, though.
There is this support group called Al-Anon. It is for people whom have been affected by someone else's drinking. In these meetings, you would meet other people whose parents are alcoholic. Do a google search on meetings that are around your area. It might be difficult for you to get to the first meeting, but once you get there, you can ask people for thier numbers and explain to them that it's really hard for you to get to the meetings.

Her drinking is her problem, not yours. Once she sees you getting help for yourself, she might be motivated to get help for herself, by maybe attending Alcoholics Anonymous meetings.

If you really cannot make it to the Al-Anon meetings, or even if you can- try doing a google search on "Children of Alcoholics"
I am sure there are many articles that might help you.

If you have any question, feel free to message me.Ok?

Take care of yourself!

Answer 2

I'm so sorry sweetie. here's a kiss 4 u mummmwahhh!!! xoxo
1st, Try talking 2 her and letting her know tht her drinking is affecting u.Then try 2 get her some professional help. If she agrees, go to the mettings wth her & encourge her 2 stop. Let ur dad know how u feel. It might take the both of u 2 help her quit.

Answer 3

I'm sorry. I can only think of 2 things; convinceing her to go to A.A. And calling a family/friends intervention. Those aren't usually accepted until the alcoholic loses enough jobs, health and relationships to understand they have to stop drinking, It's not an easy task to sober someone up. Good luck to you both.

Answer 4

Your Mom will not stop unless she truly wants to. No rehab or anything will help unless she feels she wants to in her heart. However it may help to tell her how it affects your life and hurts you. But don't ever sound as if you are belittling her or criticizing her, it will only make her drink more. I know because I drank heavily for about 12 years. And every time my ex-husband fussed about me drinking, I did it even more. Always remember alcoholism is a disease and it isn't easy to stop even if you know you are hurting others. You want to but the desire for it takes over and you drink again to stop the pain you feel for doing it in the first place.

Answer 5

You have to be open with your parents, and if you can't tell them something, then that is an unhealthy relationship. Hide any alcohol you see, and try to get her hooked on something else, like chocolate. You might want to get her to see a phsyciatrist, or enter rehab. Really talk to her, and explain what you are feeling and why you want her to stop. Cry in front of her, it will make her feel bad and she might stop. Also, if she's going to a bar or something, stop her and tell her you want to spend time with her, and that she shouldn't go. Good luck!

Answer 6

Look up the Alanon group in your area. It's a support group for someone who might have a loved one with the problem. AA is good for the person with the problem. Our HMO refers people to them.

Answer 7

You can not she has got to want to do it herself . That is why she relapsed before. Stress is one of the reasons I use to drink .If she went to meetings try to get her hooked up with her support person. Good luck Its not going to be a easy road .

Answer 8

Go to this website and find help dealing with alcoholic family members

www.al-anon.alateen.org

Answer 9

i can not awser that.the only person that can is your mom.but the best thing you could do is keep on canvinsing here!keep up the good work and i hope you convinse her anouf!

Answer 10

visit this website
alanon and alateen for answers...there is support for kids with drinking parent-
good luck!
http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/english.html