Am I the only one who has a parent with a drinking problem ?
There are 15 million+ alcoholics in the United States!
To get better, alcoholics need to
stop drinking. However, even if
they’re not ready to stop yet,
there ARE things people who care
about them CAN do.
Quick Tips! for family and friends of alcoholics.
Don’t argue with the alcoholic.
Don’t make threats.
Don’t try to control the other person’s drinking.
Don’t protect drinkers from the consequences of their drinking.
Don’t take it personally. Just because alcoholics have a disease doesn’t mean they don’t care about you!
Do Learn the facts about alcoholism (perhaps through self-help group meetings).
Do Be direct when talking to the alcoholic about his or her behavior, but hold
discussions only when the drinker is sober (not drunk)
Do Offer support in getting the alcoholic help.
Do Remember that alcoholism is a
disease. It’s not something
“bad” or “weak” people do.
Do Understand that asking for help
is a sign of wisdom & strength.
Do Last but by no means least, take
care of yourself (like by having
fun with friends).
Lesson Progress
- Alcohol Introduction
- Does that mean all drinking is bad?
- Drink with Care
- What is Alcohol?
- Does Alcohol Affect Everyone The Same Way ?
- Possible Effects of Alcohol
- Health Problems
- Other Problems
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Alcohol Risks
- Alcohol Risks - Continued
- Pressure
- Problems
- Alcoholism
- Alcoholism Continued
- Effects of Alcoholism
- Effects of Alcoholism - Continued
- How come some people have problems with alcohol and others don't ?
- Do any other factor play a part in causing people to have alcohol problems?
- Alcohol Problems
- Make a Difference
- Bottom Line