How do I help my husband with his dependancy?

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Today my husband went to his doctors appointment. He was told that if he doesn't stop drinking he will be in real trouble health wise. Now, let me clarify somethings. He works 50 hours a week, he doesn't drink while at work but does drink 3 or 4 times at night. He doesn't pass out or black out. He isn't mean or nasty when he drinks. He is also a big guy. A little overweight and tall. I always knew he drank more than the average person, but maybe from denial, I didn't realize it was that bad. The doctor wanted to put him on some pills to help him not drink. He chose to see if we could do this without pills first. I was glad he told me what was said and glad he asked for my help. Now I pose the question...How can I help him? I don't drink much or very often, but I will stop completely. I will take walks with him at night, try to keep his mind off of it. I am looking for ideas. I really want him to succeed in this and I know it will be difficult for all of us. We have been through so much already in our lives and hope to have many more years to spend together. So mylotters, thank you for listening to my plight. I appreciate any ideas or insight anyone can give me.