Alcoholic problem

[vandy]

My friend is highly addicted to drinking alcohol. He regularly intakes 3 bottles a week. I am worried about his health & feel that he is damaging his body.I want to release him from the clutches of alcohol.Should i talk to his parents about this?

[admin]

What type of alcohol he drinks? How much is a bottle? 1 litre, 750 cc, 250 cc etc...?

[Jackson]

Yes drinking alcohol can cause lot of health problems, particularly can damage liver.Alcohol changes a person's ability to think, speak and see things as they really are.

U let him know about the damage done by drinking it and yes its very difficult to stop immediately but can definitely stop it.if he still insists take this matter to the parents but tell him in a nice manner since by telling him in rude manner it can cause your relationship.

[johncorin]

I dont think that you must tell his parents about this as they would be embarassed and disappointed after listening to this. I think you must make him aware of alchoal side effects and then try to mak him away from addiction.

[katrin]

And it is necessary to drink and eat moderately then also problems will not be

[jscott412]

Had you Heard about "12 step treatment for alcohol and drug addictions"

I had heard that it works well, for the alcohol addicted people.

[123sim]

Hello
Many people who have a problem with alcohol are not alcoholics, and in order to quit drinking they do not necessarily need medical treatment, peer group support, or a spiritual awakening.

In fact, most of the people who decided to stop drinking --for whatever reason -- do so without any outside help. They simply make up their minds to stop or modify their drinking patterns. Many one-time heavy drinkers merely "grow up" and change their behaviors. Others may have a particularly embarrassing or frightening experience and swear off.

A survey by the University of Toronto revealed that more than 70 percent of recovered problem drinkers said they overcame their alcohol troubles without formal treatment. A similar study in the United States by Psychiatrist George Vaillant, at Cambridge Hospital in Massachusetts, reported that of those who either quit or cut back drinking, 75 percent did so without benefit of treatment or A.A.

These findings are consistent with published studies on the About.com Smoking Cessation Site, which indicate that 80 to 90 percent of successful quitters give up cigarettes without professional help.

[mackenzie7386]

Thanx for sharing

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[krost]

Living with an alcoholic is to tread on thorns. It is difficult for an alcoholic to maintain a normal pattern of life. The life which many alcoholics, who persists in drinking, lead is often a “fate worse than death.” It is a life devoid of real happiness.

The Alcoholic’s family Problems
Alcoholism can and does contribute to juvenile delinquency, divorce and anxiety. Family troubles complicate the problems of the alcoholic, such as:

1. Economic: As a rule, the father is the breadwinner. If he is an alcoholic, he may lose his job and jeopardize the security of his family. When the wife is an alcoholic, she will continue no care for the maintenance of her home. She would spend food-money for alcohol and lose interest in her appearance. She would be an embarrassment to her husband.

2. Social Life: Non-alcoholic partners face grim situation at times. They become increasingly reluctant to entertain in their homes or to accept invitations abroad. The non-participation of these individuals and their alcoholic mates, could create an unpleasant situation. In the end they would isolate themselves, or have the company of heavy drinkers. So, the problem worsens.

3. Children: It is difficult for the non-alcoholic parents to be both mother and father. If the husband is the alcoholic, the wife must find a way to earn a living. Earning a living may be easier for a non-alcoholic father, but he will encounter all sorts of problems to run the house. For example, his children may be reluctant to bring their friends home because they know “Mother is there and would not like their presence in the home.” As they grow older they may become resentful. They will deliberately stay out very late. Children who come from a home where there is an alcoholic parent, often react so strongly to alcohol that they become rigid in their disapproval of it. When they become adults in their own homes, this rigidity is evidenced by not drinking, serving, buying or permitting their children to drink. This attitude may set the stage for another generation of alcoholics. On the other hand, they may imitate and adopt the alcoholic parent’s method of coping with tension, anxiety and the problems of living.

[densefeb]

I think your friend should go to rehab. There he will be treated very well and chances are that he will quit alcohol.
Thanks for sharing...

[HellenMiller]

I guess it is better for you to tell his parents. They are the only person that can help him so much. I have the same problem, I usually share to his parents and they are very willing to know about it and do something about it. Parent always love their kids no matter what, so surely they will help and grateful to know that.

[james1233]

I do not think you should tell her parents about this, because they were embarrassed and disappointed to hear this. I think you need to get him to recognize the side effects alchoal MAK and try him out of addiction.

[smitha]

Alcoholism, also known as alcohol dependence, is a disabling addictive disorder. It is characterized by compulsive and uncontrolled consumption of alcohol despite its negative effects on the drinker's health, relationships, and social standing. Like other drug addictions, alcoholism is medically defined as a treatable disease.

[ravdibarbosa]

I do not think you should tell her parents about this, because they were embarrassed and disappointed to hear this. I think you need to get him to recognize the side effects alchoal MAK and try him out of addiction.

[medicare]

i think you talk his parents and discusses about this problem.

[devnty06]

12 step treatment really works well...
those are the effective way to get over from addiction...
moreover, don’t confuse enthusiasm for action. Figure out what you need to do to stay sober and then do it.Listen to what the relapsing addicts keep preaching. Then do the opposite.

[jojo820]

If you feel his alcohol consumption and the way it is affecting his life is significant--as a friend you do need to address it. How you address it either directly or if you is non-reponsive than to the people around him who love him.
This is not about your relationship or not "rocking the boat" this about saving his life and helping him get better. Alcohol is a leading deadly disease that moves slowly and quietly kills people. Some people may not stand up for them and say something--it sounds like you care enough that you will.