Alcoholism and the Family

What Should I Do? How do I know?

You are faced with a situation and you don’t know what to do. It’s common with people who are dealing with drug abuse and/or Alcoholism for the first time, or even those who have dealt with them for years but never learned about what they can or should do in a given situation.

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I. Alcohol and the Family: Spouse/Partner

How do I talk to them to get them to stop drinking?

I kicked my spouse out of the house a year ago, but he/she says they're not drinking anymore. Should I take them back?

I’m divorced and my spouse has the children half time. I believe my spouse is drinking and using drugs?

My spouse says they are going to quit drinking but they don’t?

My spouse is drinking all the time, but I don’t know if he/she is an alcoholic?

II. Alcoholism and the Family: Child

I just found out my son/daughter is drinking, taking drugs and may be an alcoholic.

How do I talk to my teen about NOT drinking and alcoholism?

I believe my son/daughter is drinking and taking my prescription medication.

III. Alcohol and the Family: Personal Concerns

Am I addicted to alcohol?

I tried 12-Step. It didn’t work.

I am on Step 3 of the 12-Step process and I don’t know what to do?

My alcoholism causes me to be depressed and I’m thinking of suicide!

What should I do if I need treatment, but I don’t have insurance or any money?

IV. Alcohol and the Family: Recovery/Cycle of Alcoholism/Addiction

What is recovery?

How do I break the cycle of alcoholism in my life?

Don’t alcoholics have to want to be treated?

What is the cycle of alcoholism and how does it relate to recovery?

Isn’t an alcoholic a person with weak character?

V. Alcohol and the Family: Intervention/Support/Treatment

What is Intervention?

What happens during an intervention?

What happens when you call a treatment center about an intervention?

What is Alanon and how do I get connected?

Is Alcoholics Anonymous just for people who believe in God?

Why should I go to a support group meeting?

VI. Alcohol and the Family: General Questions

Isn't Alcoholism self-inflicted?

How do I find an AA meeting?

Why so many treatment options for Alcoholism?

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If you have more Alcoholism and the Family please contact us and we will try to answer them!