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How do you deal with a loved one who has drinking problems.

asked by Kayte 4 months ago

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rvsource says

Sit down with them and ask them to join a 12 step program. If they continue drinking, then take it to the next level and threaten to leave, if they don't

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theomzone says

Al-Anon is your best first step.

You can't "deal" with a person active in addiction. You can't change or influence them in anyway. Threats don't work - for one simple reason - they are "powerless" over their addiction.

The ONLY thing you can deal with is you. You need tools and support. Al-Anon is a good place to start getting those needs met.

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