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my m8s dad stuggles with alcohol abuse

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fionaban said:
my m8s dad stuggles with alcohol abuse, she knows he needs help but he doesn't. how can she help him 2 relise he needs help and help him 2 get help. and how can she help him?

The best advise I can give is to call AA (or any other alcohol recovery support group) and ask them what would be best way to broach the subject. Every one responds/reacts different (denial, acceptance, anger, sadness/failure, etc) when others tell them they need help with their alcohol abuse. Get a list of meetings in your area for him and Al-Anon for you and your friend.

I wish you well.
 
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