AboutJan Edward Williams Expertise all questions related to drug or alcohol addiction, except those requiring the expertise of a physician or those relating to mental health problems apart from addiction. See my web site: http://www.alcoholdrugsos.com
Experience I have been working as a licensed addictions counselor for 28 years and am in recovery myself for 30 years
Organizations Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors Maryland
Maryland Addictions Professional Certification Board
Education/Credentials MS Counseling
Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Maryland
Expert: Jan Edward Williams Date: 2/12/2008 Subject: my father becomes drunk almost everyday...
Question hi, nice to meet you !
i live in vietnam, 22
my father is 56, he drinks beer and wine 45C, when he drinks, he becomes sober quickly, he just want to get mess and doesn't want to sleep, he just keep talking, crying, and yelling at people in the house (our family) !
until 2.00 am, we can't sleep...
oh god, my mother worries, she is sad...
i am so tired, my study becomes bad...
my family is going to break...
is there a way that makes him give up drinking ?
please help me !
Answer Hello Huy, It's nice to meet you too.
Your situation is difficult. The first thing to try to do is to not let your father's drinking also hurt you so much that you don't do well in school. It is important for you to take care of yourself. Alcoholism is a disease that is very powerful and you cannot expect to help your father on your own. Is there anyone else in the family that can support you and maybe help you to confront your father about his drinking? If you can get other important family members together and talk about your father's drinking, maybe all of you can sit your father down to help him to see how his drinking is hurting everyone. Good luck, and take care of yourself, Huy.
Jan Williams
