Do you know an alcoholic?

Question

How do you deal with them when they don't stop drinking?

Answer 1

I know way more than I'd like to...
There are classes at AA...
for the person on the other end
of an alcholics abuse. They can
give you some pointers on how
to handle the drunk and how to
handle your own depression
over the situation. How not to do
and say, all the wrong things
is very helpful.
Anger is never the answer.

Answer 2

My brother-in-law is but has stopped drinking. The factory where he worked offered employees the opportunity to go through a special program so that they can stop and get healthy again.

My sister had to confront him a number of times before he paid attention to her. She's a very persistent lady.

Now, he attends AA meetings regularly and has found ways to channel his energy elsewhere, such as collecting records from the Fifties to the early Seventies. They also have guinea pigs as pets that they seem to enjoy. And, the two of them make sure they have time together, such as going to concerts and to various vacation sites where they can go hiking.

I know that's not much advice, but I hope you see that it does mean that people can stop and live healthy, happier lives.

Answer 3

Find an Al Anon meeting, which is a support group for friends and family of an alcoholic.

I have known several alcoholics - my son being one - and the only thing that helped him was treatment in a hospital and AA meetings. He has been sober for five years and I'm very proud of him.

It's a tough addiction to beat. That is why a professional is needed to help achieve abstinence.

Answer 4

You don't. You have to just leave them alone, you can't force anyone to stop drinking, they need to realize they have a problem and they need to want to do something about it. My bf is an angry drunk and can get pretty scary when he's drunk, it took him a while to realize that he had an issue and now he's able to control himself and knows when to say when. I have probably put up with more than I should have but, Thank God things have worked out well. Be careful and if you don't see that this person is willing to get help...leave.

Answer 5

I come from an alcoholic family. you can only do so much talk so much. Get away from them. Tell them you love them but as long as they drinking you think it's the best thing to move on.

Answer 6

Yes, I know one, and is not easy to deal with an alcoholic.

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Answer 7

they say the best time to deal with them is when they are sober, becasue they're irrational when they are drunk. just explain to them that you are uncomfortable with their heavy drinking and you do not want to be with them when alcohol is around.

they will probably get angry and defensive, but as long as you make it clear that you're doing this because they care, maybe it'll be enough encouragement for them to be more cautious of moderation.

Answer 8

Walk away. If you are supporting them financially, stop.
There is nothing you can do until they decide to get sober.
Been there.
Sober alcoholic, 13 years today, Oct 12

Answer 9

I am married to one, don't waste your time trying to argue with a idiot or a drunk. It won't get you anywhere, the best thing you can do is find some kind of support for yourself so that you can deal with the emotional pain they bring upon you. Best wishes.

Answer 10

Yeah, he was my cousin and lived with us. Haha, He stole the liquor we had out of the cabinets, and money! He started drinking early in the morning. He no longer lives here <3