Do you know someone that has a drinking problem and...

My sister had a drinking problem and it took a near fatal crash for her to stop drinking. I don't think there is much you can do. He is going to do it whether you talk with him or not. He really needs to hit rock bottom and then go for help on his own, hopefully before it kills him. I know you care, but sometimes we just have to not get involved. If he is a good friend than maybe he will listen. Tell him about your uncle and maybe this will get him to think that he needs to change. I am not sure.

There isn't much an outsider can do to help an addict. And it's so hard to watch a good person destroy their life that way. Especially because of the situation, that it's someone your husband works with; I think I'd leave it alone lest it cause your husband problems at work. If a situation comes up where you can casually & carefully ask him if he's ever considered AA; do so- but again tread carefully as you don't want to cause your husband problems with a co-worker.

...forget it! You can't help someone, especially someone who's not a family member, or even a friend.. For a family member or friend, sometimes people will do an "intervention" where you all talk to the person about their problem, someplace in public, so voices won't be raised etc.. but what's to keep someone from just walking away, I don't know.. which is probably the most likely thing to happen. I think all we can really do for others in this predicament is to pray for them..

I know how hard it is. I mean, some people just don't want to be helped. My mother is exactly like that, she smokes everyday. She looks like a chimney, always smoking... You try to help her, but she doesn't want to be helped. She always get angry when you try to help her, when you ask her to stop and this kind of things. She also accepted that she is going to die because of Cancer, and she just doesn't worry. Maybe you should try to get into his personal side. Get inside that guy, and touch his heart. That's the only way to make him listen to you. But how are you going to do that?

I honestly dont think there is much you can do. I used to drink everyday..The guy has got to have a reason to quit and motivation. All you can really do is strike up a conversation about drinking and show your concern but I m not sure where that will take you. Maybe buy him a book about drinking and anonymously slip it under his door.He may or may not read it....knowledge is everthing...I dont know what book to recomend but start talking to people and ask.Hope that helps.

This subject hits home for me. I grew up in an Acholic environment, both parents. I raised my brother and sister while they were out getting drunk. My story has a happy ending. Both of my parents actually quit drinking. My Father quit when I gave birth to a baby boy. I was only 17 at the time. We both grew up that year. A person must admit they have a problem before they will accept help. As for your question, I do know someone who has a problem, but will not admit it. My very own sister. She drinks everyday also. We have tried to admit her into treatment, but to no avail. She does not believe that she has a problem. Having went through the 12 step program with our father. You would think that she would have learned a lesson about drinking and what it does to a family. A person must admit they have a problem before they will get help. Although you want to help this person, I would just let it be. Have your husband to keep an eye, since he is the friend. Good Luck..