In the vein of Adult Children of Alcoholics comes the first book geared specifically to the siblings of alcoholics. Patricia Olsen, sister of two alcoholic brothers, shares her personal experiences along with interviews with other sober siblings, while Petros Levounis, M.D.,...
What Do I Do If My Alcoholic Parent Refuses Help? Unfortunately, there aren’t many options available to you for your parent if they refuse help. If you are underage and your parent’s alcoholism is causing them tophysically abuse or neglect you, then you can (and probably should) report...
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The first thing to understand is that you’re very unlikely to help an alcoholic or addict by simply confronting them. This is true whether you do it aggressively in an attempt to get through their “wall of denial”, or whether you do it with compassion and a non-judgmental attitude. “...
the lungs and harm the cilia that help to remove foreign particles from the lungs. This can lead to a syndrome called alcoholic lung, which can start to develop in as little as six weeks. Alcohol vapor can also irritate the upper and lower airways, causing inflammation and harm to the ...
If you feel the need, consider speaking to a counselor or therapist to help you process things yourself. Alcoholism can be painful for everyone involved, and it’s okay to reach out for support. When Helping Becomes Hurting Alcoholism can cause high emotions not only in the alcoholic, but ...
Some questions to ask: What kind of treatment does the program or provider offer? Are medications offered? Are mental health issues addressed as part of the treatment for alcoholism? Is treatment tailored to you? No single treatment benefits every alcoholic. How will the individual plan help me...
Also, the risk of relapse can scare people to go to free drug rehab. While it is hard to focus on treatment while relapsing, you must constantly build positivity and encouragement.Don't: Expect Quick ChangeOne of the best ways to help an alcoholic is to understand that your expectations ...
to work on establishing a relationship of trust before trying to address the addiction issue. At all times, empathy is the best approach. Even if you have not had an alcoholic spouse or parent, you may be able to uncover some other commonality or connection that will show the individual ...
I am lucky enough to enjoy a clean life, and I am in complete control –I feel and look great –I enjoy more confidence in my life –I am way happier overall But I’d still be drinking if I hadn’t learned HOW to quit being an alcoholic… ...