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Need Help for an Alcoholic Family Member
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:04 am
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:04 am
We've tried everything. Total denial. He's almost died twice in the last two years due to sepsis. He drinks brandy every night to help him sleep. Are there any products out there that I can slip into his brandy bottle to make it taste terrible?
I hope I came to the right place. We don't want to lose him. He's been like a father to me for a long time. Thank you.
I hope I came to the right place. We don't want to lose him. He's been like a father to me for a long time. Thank you.
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Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:04 am to Dunder Mifflin
How much does he drink?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:06 am to Dunder Mifflin
quote:Wtf?
Are there any products out there that I can slip into his brandy bottle to make it taste terrible?
If he doesn't want better for himself, it'll be hard to do anything. Some people never see the light and end up dying. I hope that is not the case for your family member.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:06 am to Dunder Mifflin
quote:
Are there any products out there that I can slip into his brandy bottle to make it taste terrible?
Taste xoesnt matter to an alcoholic
<----- he knows
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:06 am to Dunder Mifflin
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I hope I came to the right place.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:06 am to Dunder Mifflin
You cannot help somebody who does not want help. I speak from terrible experience.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:07 am to Dunder Mifflin
Kids and family worked for us. I had a family member drive drunk on a regular basis. His kids told him he wasn't allowed to see the grandkids until he sobered up.
Took him a while but they held their word. After missing a few major events and not being invited to a few others he would start going 2-3 days at a time, which was a big achievement. It took him a while but eventually he straightened out.
Best of luck to you and yours.
Took him a while but they held their word. After missing a few major events and not being invited to a few others he would start going 2-3 days at a time, which was a big achievement. It took him a while but eventually he straightened out.
Best of luck to you and yours.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:07 am to Dunder Mifflin
quote:
Are there any products out there that I can slip into his brandy bottle to make it taste terrible?
That's not going to stop an alcoholic. Taste is merely a perk, not the end goal. He needs the alcohol, and he'll get it anyway he sees fit.
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We've tried everything.
Rehab?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:07 am to Dunder Mifflin
quote:Have you told him this?
We don't want to lose him. He's been like a father to me for a long time.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:08 am to Dunder Mifflin
Antabuse will make him violently ill and throw up if he drinks but he has to take the pills every day. To be honest, they have to want to change before taking any other steps so accept what happens whichever path they take
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:09 am to Dunder Mifflin
quote:
He's almost died twice in the last two years due to sepsis. He drinks brandy every night to help him sleep. Are there any products out there that I can slip into his brandy bottle to make it taste terrible?
If he drinks that much I can assure you taste has little to do with it.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:11 am to Dunder Mifflin
Would it be that hard just to have a drink with the guy and discuss his problems? Sounds like he just needs a trusted drinking buddy, not someone who wants to go behind his back and tamper with his private property.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:11 am to Dunder Mifflin
Have an intervention like on The Office.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:18 am to Dunder Mifflin
If he doesn't want to get better, he won't. If he wants to get better, there will still be plenty of times where he screws up.
Dr. Drew always says support the recovery not the addiction.
Also try al anon meetings, they are honestly for things like this.
Dr. Drew always says support the recovery not the addiction.
Also try al anon meetings, they are honestly for things like this.
This post was edited on 10/10/16 at 9:19 am
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:28 am to Dunder Mifflin
Are you in BR? If so, try the TAU center.
If he gets aggressive, have him committed.
If he gets aggressive, have him committed.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:34 am to Dunder Mifflin
Is he a functional alcoholic or just binge drinks before bed?
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:52 am to Dunder Mifflin
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Need Help for an Alcoholic Family Member
Until he actually wants help, there isn't much you can do. Yes, you can force it, but the key is he must "want" help.
Some people, even while in this state, can recognize that they need help. Some, on the other hand, don't know when they have reached their bottom and ultimately leave this world and others behind hurting.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 9:55 am to Dunder Mifflin
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any products out there that I can slip into his brandy bottle to make it taste terrible?
Arsenic
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:03 am to Dunder Mifflin
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I hope I came to the right place. We don't want to lose him. He's been like a father to me for a long time. Thank you.
If he is committed to going sober, best place to try is Bridge House in New Orleans. In patient treatment with counseling, support groups, etc.
Posted on 10/10/16 at 10:10 am to Dunder Mifflin
He has to go into a 90 day treatment facility. You can't just stop drinking. That could kill him. Needs to be done professionaly. Good luck.
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