Dad has a drinking problem?
by S. R.
My father 60 yrs old has a drinking problem. I’m not sure what type of help to get for him – he can’t check in somewhere because he needs his job and it would probably be more devastating for him to lose his job than continue drinking.
I would say he’s a functioning alcoholic. He has a good job, 3 kids, a wife etc.. He only drinks after work and on the weekends. Sometimes it isn’t even too bad but it’s bad enough that it’s affecting his marriage to my mom and probably his health.
I just wrote a long story about what happened today but then erased it because i bet you get a lot of long stories and can’t read thru all of them. i’m not sure where we could turn for help since he cannot go into a full time rehab
institute or anything like that, at least not at this point.
Is there anywhere that we can turn to for help? Maybe literature or something – anything?
I’m sure he wouldn’t even admit it was a problem but i’m starting to get worried about him and don’t want to lose my dad to something like this.
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Lots of Help Available
There is hope for your dad and for your family. Two organizations do outstanding work. First, for you and your family, call Al-Anon and allow them to help you deal with your dad. They understand, and believe me, it’s nice to know somebody out there cares about what’s happening to your family. You dad can go to Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. The 12 Steps really work, if you allow them to work. AA meetings are free and the only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking. That might be the hardest part, because he probably doesn’t think there is anything wrong with his drinking. That’s where Al-Anon comes in. You need to encourage your dad to go to meetings. Anyway, get the whole family together and have a meeting. Together you can help your dad. Stand firm and be strong. |
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