Getting sober will only happen if they want it and they will only stay that way if their situation is improves. By this I mean, if they have nothing to replace that escape/addiction, they will fall back into that pattern (80% relapse).
If one of them brings it up, offer to help any way you can, but otherwise stay out of it. Going to them could be seen as meddling and your attempt to help could end with you being pushed out of their lives as a result.
Actually, Mr. Smith has already been to AAA. He still came back to his drinking. According to my friend, this all started when his father was included in the retrenchment process of the company and they were not even given with enough money. He worked for the company for 20 years. So sad.
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The kidneys has an extremely tough time processing the high protein meals.
The kidneys have an extremely tough time processing the high protein meals.
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Mine process it just fine, Imma go cook me some eggs right now. :D
Not my father...My friend. He's been an alcoholic for years now and my friend has been taking care of him since then. Mr. Smith (not his real name) is a good man despite his drinking problem. I would like to help my friend and Mr. Smith, but I'm not sure where to start.Alcoholic here. There's nothing you can do. Either some circumstance will convince him to seek help, or he will get worse and your friend will likely pay the price. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but that is the nature of the condition. Alcoholics aren't necessarily bad people, they're just sick. Unfortunately, they will be convinced alcohol is the best medicine for as long as they can get away with it. Sobriety is ultimately better, but good luck convincing one.
Not my father...My friend. He's been an alcoholic for years now and my friend has been taking care of him since then. Mr. Smith (not his real name) is a good man despite his drinking problem. I would like to help my friend and Mr. Smith, but I'm not sure where to start.Alcoholic here. There's nothing you can do. Either some circumstance will convince him to seek help, or he will get worse and your friend will likely pay the price. Sorry if that sounds harsh, but that is the nature of the condition. Alcoholics aren't necessarily bad people, they're just sick. Unfortunately, they will be convinced alcohol is the best medicine for as long as they can get away with it. Sobriety is ultimately better, but good luck convincing one.
It really depends as to why the drinking started and whether or not they want help. It's tough to see and deal with--especially if it was brought on by tramatic events. They can drink to forget but the brain continues to re-write those memories to new neuropathways regardless of how much they want to forget.
It really depends as to why the drinking started and whether or not they want help. It's tough to see and deal with--especially if it was brought on by tramatic events. They can drink to forget but the brain continues to re-write those memories to new neuropathways regardless of how much they want to forget.
that is not accurate.
Going through traumatic events may help unravel causes to the initial pathology.
But just because it is common practice to go through these past dives, doesn't mean its actually very helpful in treating alcoholism.
We are actually woefully ignorant of what needs to be done.
The reason for this is, there is no motivation in treating addiction in the medical community.
For example, people who eat so much greasy foods, they get diabetes, obesity, and heart disease..
Instead of telling people, hey, it's the grease, The hospitals and pharmacon rather victims continue doing what they're doing, THEN offer up surgery and chronic medication to bill the tax payers.
And in further Douchebaggery moves, The medical industry Actively Suppress Nutrition education IN MEDICAL SCHOOL..
It couldn't be more clear that a capitalist medical Industry, does not want people to _get better_
I guess it doesn't really matter what experiences other people have. It's not like a post on any online forum will change an alcoholic's behaviour. To make a real change you have to be there and be present for the moment. I hope things work out for the best regarding the OP's current situation.
Update on this. We recently accompanied Mr. Smith to a therapist and everything is going well so far. Now, he is trying to connect with some alcoholics online. He's been reading this article at <I'm a bot, beep boop> that prompted him to search for online support groups. I guess this is a good start.
tp4 is even more suspicious with his 10k posts and his talks of veganism
Fake news? Botting? Alcoholism? What does it all mean? Why am I posting in this mess..