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What should you say to an alcoholic?
What To Say to an Alcoholic in Active Use:
- “I’m concerned about you because _______.”
- “If you continue to drink, we can’t _________.”
- “I will be here when you decide you’re ready to get help.”
- “I’m here if you want to talk.”
- “I am proud of you.”
- “Are you OK with _______?”
What do you say to an alcoholic who wants a drink?
Rather than saying, “You’re an alcoholic — you need to get help now,” you can say, “I love you and you’re very important to me. I’m concerned about how much you’re drinking, and it may be harming your health.” Prepare yourself for every response.
What to say to a friend who drinks?
Things you might say:
- ‘I’m a bit worried about your drinking. ‘
- ‘I want to talk to you about something: I feel that your drinking is causing you some problems. ‘
- ‘You seem to be drinking more lately and I think it’s having a bad effect on us. ‘
- ‘The family cannot afford the money you spend on alcohol. ‘
What to say to someone trying to get sober?
8 Things to Say to Someone in Recovery
- I Love You.
- You’re Not Alone.
- Everyone Needs Help Sometimes.
- How Are You Feeling?
- How Can I Help?
- Let’s Hang Out.
- I’m Proud of You.
- I Know You Are Struggling, But There’s Always Hope.
How do you help a drunk person?
What should I do?
- Be there for them. The most important thing to do when a friend is seriously drunk is to stay with them.
- Stop the booze and start the food. Try to get your friend to eat something, or to drink a non-alcoholic drink.
- Recovery position.
- Get them home safely.
- Get help.
- When it’s a regular thing.
How do you help a drunk friend?
What is the best thing to do when you are drunk?
Put some ice or a cold cloth on your head. Keep the shades closed and light out of your eyes, or wear sunglasses. Eat bland foods like toast and crackers to raise your blood sugar without irritating your stomach. Don’t drink more alcohol, as it will make you feel worse.
How do I talk to an alcoholic friend about drinking?
Starting an aggressive confrontation that puts the alcoholic on the defensive doesn’t help an alcoholic friend. Before talking to your friend about his or her drinking, talk to a counselor or psychologist about what you plan to say. You might also want to get other friends involved who also want to help the alcoholic.
When is it time to talk to your loved one about alcohol?
When you begin to notice adverse changes in a person’s health, work, family, social life or self-esteem due to their drinking habits, it’s time to talk to them about the way alcohol is affecting their life – but how? Even when you share a healthy relationship with your loved one, talking to them about their drinking problem can be scary.
What to say to someone with a drinking problem?
What to Say to Someone With a Drinking Problem 1 • Get drunk 2 • Have accidents related to drinking 3 • Get into trouble with the law, their family, friends, school, or dates because of their drinking More
What are the signs of a drunk person?
Binge drinking (defined as drinking 4 or more standard drinks for women; 5 or more for men). Verbally, physically or emotionally abusing someone – often a spouse, significant other, co-worker or child. Experiencing blackouts. Driving while under the influence; getting a DUI; riding in a car driven by someone who has been drinking.