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People with drinking problems have to help themselves. They do not seek relief until they are so miserable that they see no alternative.
Therefore, "helping" an alcoholic is usually the worst possible thing that a friend or loved one can do. Making sure they have enough to eat, helping out with the rent, giving them rides to the liquor store, bringing them booze so that they don't have to go out themselves, bailing them out of jail -- all of those things that seem like the sort of thing friends and loved ones do -- in reality allow the person to continue in their Alcoholism/addiction without truly facing the consequences. This is called enabling.
Those who truly wish to help a person with a drinking problem will assure them that they are loved, but that they cannot expect assistance in anything but getting treatment and sobering up. Be aware that the alcoholic will then pull out all the stops and try to bully or guilt you into doing things their way. They will make all sorts of promises. Don't believe them. They are terrified of quitting -- for excellent reasons -- and they will do or say whatever it takes to continue drinking. They do not understand that they have a choice.
Well-meaning friends and relatives who try to take the pain and unhappiness out of the addiction are keeping the person from finding a reason to make changes, and until that happens, recovery IS NOT POSSIBLE. Enablers are helping the alcoholic to kill himself.
If you are a family member or employer, you can consult with an addiction professional about arranging for an intervention. Do not attempt to intervene on your own. It almost certainly will not work. Intervention specialists know all the tricks. You don't.
Otherwise, drive them to treatment when they decide they want to go there, and withhold all other assistance. There will be plenty you can do after they sober up, but there is nothing you can do until they make up their mind to take that first step. For their sake, don't stand in their way.
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How can I help a family member who has a drinking problem?
Ways to help a family member with a drinking problem is by being there for them, offer to get help for them and no matter what, don't enable them!
How do you help?
it means that you can help someone when someone has a problem!
How can leave the habit of drinking daily?
depends on the seriousness of the drinking problem... if you are an actual acoholic then you should consider a treatment program along with the help of a 12 step recovery program.. i am a member of AA myself and know that if you truly want help you can get it but only if you're ready... for someone who has a drinking problem but isn't an alcoholic, i don't know what to say.. maybe consider speaking with a doctor who can prescribe you medication to help with the cravings and stuff... good look and god bless
Can someone help you with this math problem?
No.
Where can I get help stopping drinking?
You can get help stopping drinking from alcoholics anonymous and also some various other support groups on the internet that use discussion forums to talk about the problem.
How do you break up with someone that has a drinking problem?
If breaking up with someone with a drinking probelm is what you want to do, just do it. Staying with someone with a drinking problem (who won't admit it) is being what is called an 'enabler'. As long as the person drinking has the approval and support of family and friends around him/her, he/she will continue down the dark path. Only when people turn their backs and remove their support will the drinker hit the bottom and begin the long process of recovery. It is then that they will need you support.
What is the best herb tea to use so someone to stop drinking?
No herbal tea will help a person stop drinking alcohol.
What are the signs that someone might have a drinking problem?
They drink all of the time.They might not be able to walk right
i have a drinking problem i need help to quit how can i stop drinking ?
Go to www.passagesmalibu.com or call 1-866-381-3285. They advertise on TV a lot.
How do you get someone to stop drinking without them going off?
If someone gets extraordinarily angry when you try to get them to stop drinking, then they have a serious problem. If you are talking more like at a party and they want to get drunk and you are trying to get them to slow down, it's more reasonable that they might get annoyed or yell, especially if they are already slightly inebriated. If it is more like a everyday thing, then I would seek professional help in getting this person to solve their problem.
Did Bessie smith have a drinking problem?
Her career came to a hault because of her drinking problem. She started drinking when she was a teen.
After giving up alcohol what can help with the detoxification process?
When someone gives up drinking alcohol, many things can help with the detoxification process. Drinking herbal teas can help calm the body down during detoxification.
