NBR: Have you dealt with alcoholism?

Re: NBR: Have you dealt with alcoholism?

• LynnJones

  November 2009

  All I know is the person has to actually want to get help and get better otherwise you are talking to a wall.  He can go to treatment but if he doesn't want to get better, then more than likely he won't.

  That being said, have you talked to him about it in the past? Does he still see his grandchild? You could always use that to try to get him to go to treatment.  I really hope he goes and gets better and he is lucky to have you as his daughter:) Good luck!

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• Cassandra1028

  November 2009

  I'm an AODA counselor (alcohol/other drug abuse).

  The person might sober up while in treatment, but if THEY don't want to sober up, they will most likely come out of treatment and use again. It's not uncommon for *forced* treatment patients to come out of the facility and the same day use their drug of choice. 

  The best thing you can do is not be an enabler. 

  If there's anything I can do to help...let me know. Good luck and lots of ((hugs))...it's tough to have an addicted parent. I have a lot of experience, unfortunately. 

  I am off to actually counsel a client right now, so if you need me..I'll be back in about 2 hours. I'll check and see if you have any other questions. 
  

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• JOEBunny member

  November 2009

  Just want to send you best wishes.  I hope it will work.  I have no advice.  The only person I knew well, went to rehab and got out and started drinking again as soon as she got out.  She only went because she could not walk from complications from drinking and was going to lose her job (not to mention her health) if she didn't quit drinking. 

  She was only 32.  She ended up losing her job and having to move out od her house and I lost track of her after thant.
  

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• MissesRootbeer member

  November 2009

  Yes unfortunately.  A family member of mine, and she actually just stayed with us for a month.  I had no idea how bad it was until I noticed all the bottles in the recycling.  She hid it from us as best as she could.  After she moved out I sent her an email telling her how I felt about it (it wasn't mean, just my concerns for her health, etc.)  She has actually since then cut back dramatically so maybe she will quit eventually.  PP is right though, they have to want to help themselves first.
  

  

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