Ask for Alcoholics to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Look for signs of alcoholism. A person who has an "alcohol problem" may not have crossed the line completely. Alcohol problems can be addressed and addresdiseasesed by the person himself, but alcoholism is an incurable . This requires outside intervention to control it
Alcoholics usually show these signs :
1) Problems at work and school, such as coming late or not entering at all because of not feeling drunk due to illness.
2) Often lost consciousness after a heavy hangover.
3) Legally troubled by drinking, such as being publicly drunk or drunk driving.
4) Inability to leave half a glass of alcohol or to be near alcohol without drinking it.
5) Make a plan to drink and experience the condition of the madness due to hangover.
6) Relationships that are damaged due to alcohol person's problem.
7) Eating alcohol as the first thing done in the morning and experiencing symptoms of withdrawal when drinking.
Practice what you say :
When deciding to talk to the person about his drinking habits, practice what you say. Be brief, non-judgmental and detailed. This will keep the person from limiting himself if you talk too long and keep him away from feeling as if you are angling him emotionally.
1) Try to remember some key phrases that are important to you. For example, you could say, "I care about you, and I'm afraid your health will break if you drink every week. I will support you to get the help you need
2)Talking with the person along with other friends may also help. However, be careful that he does not feel attacked.
Talk to the person :
If you notice some signs of alcoholism, talk to the person and tell him you're worried. Explain that his behavior is affecting others and it is time to stop drinking for his good and for the good of the family. Tell her about her problem that her drinking habit is the cause
1)Choose a time to talk when the person is not drinking alcohol. Talking in the morning is usually the best time. Talking when the person feels unwell due to drunk is fine. Show the fact that the person is damaging his body so it always hurts every day.
2)Prepare if he denies. Alcoholics do not usually admit that alcohol intake causes problems. He usually does not take this seriously to feel ready. Although you should try to convey the actual facts and facts, be prepared for the possibility that they will reject them.
Do not argue or judge :
When you talk to the person about his drinking habits, do not start by blaming or judging him. Do not keep talking about drinking, as this can make the problem worse. Arguing will make the person more difficult to open to you about the reason for drinking
1)Know that this might trigger him to attack and criticize you personally. Part of the resistance of an alcoholic confesses the negative effect of his behavior is to make others the reason he drinks. As a result, he will state that the problem to be overcome is his job or partner, not himself.
2)Try listening sincerely and logically. Of course, this is hard to do. However, it will be more difficult to be angry to the person who will accept, be sincere, and treat him well
3)Do not let him accuse or abuse you. A healthy boundary is very important when facing an alcoholic because it is often not owned by them. Although there are problems that trigger alcohol addiction (problems in the relationship for example), you are not the cause of this addiction. The act of harming, manipulating, irresponsible behavior, and violence from it is also unacceptable.
Try to understand the person :
When you talk about drinking habits, be sure to ask if there are any problems or things that stress them, encouraging them to drink. You should also find out if the person has a good support system or not. If not, you need to advise him to get group help
1) The person may not want to discuss the issue that prompted him to drink or might deny if there was a problem
2)Understand that alcohol consumption can really change a person even so often that you are having trouble knowing what he really is.
3)Alcohol can lead to irrational behavior, inability to make good decisions, and difficulty thinking. This can continue even if an alcoholic is not drinking. If you ask "Why did you do that?" to an alcoholic, maybe you will not get a clear answer. The answer may be "just because of alcoholism."
Do not force the person to stop drinking :
Alcohol addiction is a complex disease, so forcing or humiliating the person to stop drinking may not work. In addition, it can trigger the person to drink more often.
1) You need to understand that you can not stop the person from drinking. But you can advise and help the person to seek help. [11]
2) This certainly does not mean you have to help him get alcohol, or justify his actions.
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