Trying to Fight Alcohol Addiction of 25 Years, Any Help?

Question by mummy: Trying to fight alcohol addiction of 25 years, any help?
My father has an alcohol addiction for about 25 years now and decided that its time to call it quits. Alcoohl destroyed his first marriage and now is at risk of loosing another wife and 9-year-old daughter. What should he do to stop completely? Any steps he should take?

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Answer by The Name’s Girly J!
alcohol should never ever enter the household again. Alcohol should not be purchased by the wife, by friends or anyone eating with the family when the family goes out to dinner. Support systems are critical. Friends, family, everyone is really getting sober when one person is getting sober. Everyone’s involved.
He just needs to remember that although it is brutally hard, and he will feel sick and depressed…he just needs to remember “alcohol or my family.” Wish him luck!

Answer by Marielli
I’d look into local (or country wide) rehabilitation centers that best suits his needs. Then after completing his detox, I would consider picking up some information on AA for him. I know a lot of alcoholics and addicts whose 12-step programs really saved their life. With hard work, dedication, and a lot of love from his family, he can live a wonderful and successful life. I would definitely also suggest that you, his wife and 9-year-old daughter consider attending Al-Anon/Al-Ateen meetings as well. It would be a wonderful tool for you as women all affected by alcoholism, and it would show your father you’re just as serious about his sobriety as he is. Good luck!

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