RE: alcoholic support?

jane,

i work with individuals and groups who are dependant on alcohol and other drugs, the problem with non face to face support such as forums, is there will be those who enter purely to be vindictive, these kinds of poeple can put those in or contemplating recovery, in a relapse and give a reason to fail.

if this person you have spoke about is ready to deal their addiction, then there should be no reason why they would not enter in to a local support network.

no matter how pretty we make the offer, if its not wanted yet, its not wanted.

im sorry you have to see some one you care about suffer in such a way, all you can do until they are ready is look after yourself and those who are being effected by the drinker.

dont hessitate if you need further advice, if you need information on your local support let me know what area you are in .

safe

RE: alcoholic support?

Thanks for the reply .The person i think needs the support is not the alcoholic,the alcohol abuser will not go for support at the moment.The person needing the suport has found an al-anon group but they meet of an evvening only and this may prove difficult.Jane

RE: alcoholic support?

im glad they have some support, sorry for missunderstanding.

take care

and good luck to your friend

safe

RE: alcoholic support?

if your friend needs more support there are often local support groups in areas for families of people who use alcohol or drugs - al-anon is quite specific in its approach (its 12 step) and so can be really good for some people but isnt always right for everyone.
to get info on it you could either contact the local community drug team or the local DAT (drug action teacm).
Just to offer more options...
emma

RE: alcoholic support?

Hi

Your friend could try this website, as it has forums & chat rooms for Al-anon members &/or those whose friends/loved ones are in active alcoholism/addiction:

All best wishes

Claudette

RE: alcoholic support?

HI,I am a recovering Alcoholic & addict clean for 6 years.I am a member of many 12 step fellowships and was also broght up in alcoholic family.
In my experience people only get help when they really want it and all abstacles seem to be overcome to deal with problem when people really want a solution.That is anybody effected by alcohol directly or indirectly.People who are involved with somebody also has a part to play and some times when they get help it also encourages the drinker to get sober.
I tried many things to get sober and clean from a very serious and destructive addiction and i have found the only place people get a long standing healthy solution is in 12 step recovery programs.Good luck.

RE: alcoholic support?

hi ya im one of these im and u would not belive how hard it is to stop so im glad you are offering help to that person well done.. get em on this site as thats how i cope

gd luck hun and god bless ya if only more people were like u rather than look down at us as if we are scum god bless ya xxxx