he just started drinking 8 months ago and now he drinks 6 days a week at least half bottle of vodka everyday on the weekend he can drink up to 2 bottles or more, i am trying to take him to the doctor but he won't, he was sick quite a few times..what can i do to help him? and how bad can his health be ? what problems does alcohol cause?
2007-03-24 05:13:42 · 18 answers · asked by ஐ♥P u S s y CaT♥ஐ♥ 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Have first hand experience of this my partner died last year through liver failure a good site to visit is The British Liver Trust there is a message board and also loads of information . You can do nothing honestly I tear myself apart thinking should I have done this ot tried that but the truth is you cant do anything thet have too . Sadly for my beloved he would not admit it untill to late ...lots of love and best wishes x
2007-03-24 05:26:05 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do believe that your man is an alcoholic if you have asked him the question, "Can you stop drinking for a week". And his answer is, "yes I can, but I don't want to or next week".
Alcoholism is a sickness. A doctor may not be the best person to bring them too because chances are he will not tell the doctor the truth about his drinking. 'Oh I have a few here and there." He will never say that he drinks 1/2 bottle a day every day.
Check out AA's website...http://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org/?Media=PlayFlash
They will have a lot of answers for you. He first has to admit that he has a drinking problem and then he has to want to give it up.
Some of the medical problems that are associated with alcoholism are diabetes, liver problems, and more. If he drives, DWI, higher insurance rates, jail time, loosing his job because of jail time.
I wish you luck with your man. You have to be the strong one to help him realize he has a sickness.
2007-03-24 12:25:36 · answer #2 · answered by doc_of_blood 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there is no helping a person if they can't see they have a problem. one of the effects from drinking is liver failure & that is a serious problem. your man can die not only from that but alcohol poisoning as well. something triggered the binge drinking & there is nothing you or anyone else is going to be able to do for him. he needs a rehab & fast!! i would gather friends & family & hold a intervention. there is a show on a&e on friday nights @ 10 called intervention that could help you get the idea of what to do. look around for local rehab facilites, call his insurance company & see if they cover a in-house program. if not a out patient program like AA might be better for him. but let him know he is not only hurting himself but the people that love him too. sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom before you open ur eyes. i wish u the best of luck!!
2007-03-24 12:29:48 · answer #3 · answered by methchick3221 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Until you can get him to see he has a problem then there is little you can do! You must either keep mentioning your concerns (when he hasn't already started drinking) and if it is affecting you talk to the Doctor yourself and try getting in touch with AA.(number in phone book).
Alcohol can cause severe problems and NOT just to him or his health! Behaviour is unpredictable, often violent, money is spent on the habit instead of on other essentials and it can cause cause heart and liver problems and lead to premature death!
2007-03-24 13:09:11 · answer #4 · answered by willowGSD 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mum and dad were married 31 years, and he was a heavy drinker throughout their miserable marriage, she was always thinking he would change.
He has been in intensive care for weeks at a time, and he has become so shrivelled, he cannot walk. He has permanent liver damage.
He has pre senile dementia and he has aged so much, he looks around 80 years - he is actually 53.
She left him, and she has never been happier.
Not all drunks are beyond help, but dont throw your life away trying to find out.
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2007-03-24 12:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by slice264 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you really want to be with someone who drinks this much? you've gotta put your foot down! Did something happen 8 months ago for him to start drinking so much, sounds like he might need to see a councelor, he has defintely got to talk with someone soon, he'll probably find it easier speaking about his problem with someone he dosn't know too, put your cards on the table & say to him your phoning up for a doctors appointment & your going or I'm going!(leaving) tell him you cant watch him kill himself!
here some links you might wanna look at...Good Luck, I hope he helps himself : )
http://www.sikhwomen.com/health/prevention/hazardsofdrinking.htm
http://www.scenta.co.uk/health/features.cfm?cit_id=387259&FAArea1=customWidgets.content_view_1
http://www.magic-city-news.com/Health_92/Alcohol_Consumption_How_Much_is_Too_Much_to_Drink7200.shtml
2007-03-24 12:34:33 · answer #6 · answered by Toby G* 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense to all of you in aa but it doesn't work. The percentage of people who give up alchohol with aa is the same exact percentage as those that dont go to aa. My advice is to throw out ever bottle of booze he brings home and get the family and the preacher together for an intervention.
2007-03-24 15:48:38 · answer #7 · answered by olstar18 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
How about recording him when he's drunk - or even better, videoing his behaviour. Show him, tell him you want to help and that you're ready to support him. Also, what happened 8 months ago to start him off? That needs attention too.
2007-03-24 12:34:30 · answer #8 · answered by Izzy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was an alcoholic which i was not affraid to admit but once you do it comes easy to say to people and they do admire you for this and forgive you if you make a mistake while drunk they know the reason for you doing this
2007-03-24 12:22:43 · answer #9 · answered by colin050659 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when i met my husband he was a alcoholic but would not admit it wot i did was leave leaflets about the house and when he was at work I'd bin any booze just to make that bit harder for him, then i would keep him busy by takin out on long walks and watchin films even sex, then pick your right time and sit down and quietly tell him how worried you are about his health. ;-( it worked for me i hope it works for you
2007-03-24 12:27:54 · answer #10 · answered by knowlesy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋