How alcohol abuse affects family and friends ; Alcohol abuse and addiction (also known as “alcohol use disorder”) doesn’t just affect the person drinking—it affects their families and loved ones, too. Watching a friend or family member struggle with a drinking problem can be as heartbreakingly painful as it is frustrating. Your loved one may be disrupting family life by neglecting their responsibilities, getting into financial and legal difficulties, or mistreating or even abusing you an...
Do you have a drinking problem? ; “Blacking out” or forgetting what you did while you were drinking. Shakiness or trembling ; Loss of appetite ; Call your country’s emergency services number (911 in the U.S.) and wait with them for medical help to arrive. Complaining that family and friends are exaggerating the problem ; Don’t attempt to threaten, punish, bribe, or preach. Avoid emotional appeals that only add to the problem drinker’s feelings of guilt and increase their compulsion to drink or use other drugs.
One of the difficulties in recognizing alcoholism as a disease is it doesn't quite seem like... act like most diseases we know. And, generally, alcoholism remains hidden and resists treatment.
How to Help an Alcoholic: A Guide to Support and Recovery ; Written by: Leah K. Walker, Ph.D., L.M.F.T. Edited by: Amelia Sharp · Reviewed by: Ryan Kelley, NREMT · Updated Jul 31, 2024
Helping someone you know with a drinking problem can be tough. Maybe they've been drinking more than usual, or perhaps it's been an ongoing issue for a while now. It's a situation where you...
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What you will learn: ; Symptoms of drug and alcohol misuse and addiction ; How codependency affects relationships ; Where to find help for your loved one
Learn how to help someone struggling with alcoholism, finding an alcohol rehab, and ways you can offer support during their recovery.
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