How to Help Someone Who Abuses Alcohol
Alcohol abuse can affect anyone regardless of sex, race or religion. People who abuse alcohol find it difficult to admit they are abusing it. They usually discover that they do when it is already too late, such as when they lose their job or a relationship. According to the American Psychiatry Association, people who abuse alcohol recover quickly when they have guidance and support from loved ones.
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Gather information about programs that can support and treat those who abuse alcohol. Start by contacting the Alcoholics Anonymous programs in your county.
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Be patient. It takes time for your loved one to recover and even discover that he abuses alcohol in the first place.
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Be specific about the alcohol abuse. Inform your loved one that you are concerned about his drinking. Give him examples when his abuse has caused problems, including the most recent incident.
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Intervene at the right time. Talk to your loved one right after an alcohol-related problem developed, for example a family argument. Only talk to him in private and when he is sober.
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Offer the alcoholic an opportunity to attend treatment sessions at an alcohol abuse treatment facility. Pay for the sessions if you can afford it, or ask his friend or relative to help pay for the expenses.
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