Addiction to Alcohol/binge drinking

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Expert: - 2/17/2009


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how do i cope and prevent my spouse from binge drinking

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Hi Charlie,

Unfortunately no one can prevent anyone from drinking. An alcoholic will always find a way.

Binge drinkers often don't believe that they have a problem with alcohol because they don't drink every day. They think that they're under control - but they're not.

Here's a simple self test for your wife:
http://www.untwist-your-thinking.com/alcohol-addiction.html

This can be a start to break her denial. Then she must do something: go to AA, speak to an addiction counselor, get recovery coaching, maybe rehab, etc. I've had success with many clients with recovery coaching by phone or on Skype. But the help she gets is up to her.  Whatever the choice, she can't do it alone.

Al Anon is a good support program to help family members deal with drinking problems. Find out if they have meetings in your area. If they do, drop in. All the members can relate to your problem and you won't feel so alone.

Hope this information is helpful,
Thank you for writing All Experts,

Best wishes,

Bev
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