re: Need Help for an Alcoholic Family Member

I guess both. He is quite functional, but he drinks late at night in secret to help him sleep.

He's had appointments with his family practice doctor and his cardiologist in the last few weeks. My wife and I both attended the appointments and even gave the staff a heads-up on the drinking issue before the appointments. Staffs can't really respond due to HIPAA regulations, but alcohol was brought up at both appointments. He and the wife flat out denied drinking. It's sad.

He does have a hot female hematologist (No pics) who he respects. I am trying to get him to set up an appointment with her right now. If he refuses, I will try to get her to attend the intervention. We will see. Thanks again for all the advice. It was really a huge help. Made me feel a lot better about our efforts.