Marriage and Alcoholism

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 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.

Marriage and alcoholism usually don’t mix well. We receive many emails from wives/husbands who are at the end of their rope and don’t know what to do. Here are some answers to their questions concerning drug Marriage and Alcoholism.

Marriage and Family Questions

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

II. Cycle of Alcoholism, Relapse and Recovery

What is recovery?

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

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

Don’t alcoholics have to want to be treated?

Isn’t an alcoholic a person with weak character?

III. 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?

How do I find an AA meeting?

Why should I go to a support group meeting?

IV. Individual Concerns

Am I addicted to alcohol?

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

I tried Twelve Step. It didn’t work.

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?

V. General Questions

Why so many treatment options for Alcoholism?

Isn't Alcoholism self-inflicted?

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

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