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AA appears to help some people. However, the natural cure rate (spontaneous remission) from Alcoholism is much higher than AA's very low 5% success rate, so people become sober in spite of, not because of, AA.

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Where can a person seek help to stop drinking?

Alcoholics Anonymous.


Who are alcoholics?

Alcoholics are individuals who suffer from alcohol use disorder, a chronic condition characterized by a strong craving for alcohol, loss of control over drinking, and negative emotional and physical effects when not drinking. Alcoholics often continue to drink despite negative consequences in their personal, professional, and social life. Treatment and support are available to help alcoholics overcome their addiction.


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.


What is your opinion to stop the alcoholics from drinking?

my opinion is that they go and see a doctor for help or call a help line for example shown on T.V


Which organizations supply help for alchololics?

There are many organizations that provide help for alcoholics. One of the most popular organizations that people recognize in conversation is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).


If he cant stop drinking until the he cant walk a straight line what can you do to help him?

It is very difficult to help alcoholics, since alcoholism is a very powerful addiction and addicts will usually do everything within their power to continue using the substance to which they are addicted, no matter what anyone may do to persuade them to stop. However, some alcoholics have been helped by Alcoholics Anonymous.


What group can alcoholics use to help with their sobriety?

they can go to "AA" it means Alcoholics Annonomys


Is Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) a from of alcohol recovery?

AA is a 12-step program designed to help its participants gain control over their drinking and stop drinking for good. It can be a very valuable resource for those trying to break the cycle of alcoholism.


Where can one go to seek help when drinking is a problem?

There are several avenues of help for any individual who admits to themselves that they have an alcohol dependency problem. Organisations such as Alcoholics Anonymous can be found locally and there are also organisations to help the family as well such as Addaction.


Is Alcoholics Anonymous a resocialization?

Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship made up of recovered and recovering alcoholics.They have found a way to live happy without alcohol.There primary purpose is to help other alcoholics, (those who wish to) recover from alcoholism.There preamble states there are no fees or dues whatsoever.Their 3rd tradition states the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking (period).


What happens when a controlling person and an alcoholic form a relationship?

I can't imagine that it would be a peaceful situation, especially if the controlling person wants to change the alcoholic. Alcoholics really don't want anyone trying to control them or their drinking habits and controlling people have a hard time accepting that they can't change people themselves. Alcoholics Anonymous and Al Anon might help, but without serious changes, the relationship is bound to be rocky.


Where can someone find information on steps to take on how to quit drinking?

When one is trying to quit drinking, there are many sources that are available for support. Alcoholics Anonymous has a 12 step program that helps alcoholics take control of their drinking problems. AA has meetings in cities throughout the US and Canada and even the world. The website gives more detailed information about locations and sources that can help one in the pursuits. Other websites, including WebMD and eHow, have steps one can take when trying to quit drinking.