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So my best friend admitted to me today that she's an alcoholic
Replies: 7Last Post June 24, 2012 4:01am by Scottish Gal
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I really don't think she is.

I have no idea what to think or do.

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Throw away her booze?

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try to be supportive, help her get the help she needs. its a pretty big step to admit you have a problem so shes on the road to recovery. just be there for her. maybe you could go with her to an AA meeting.

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Quote: from Silence isnt golden at 3:44 am on June 24, 2012

try to be supportive, help her get the help she needs. its a pretty big step to admit you have a problem so shes on the road to recovery. just be there for her. maybe you could go with her to an AA meeting.

I doubt she would go to an AA meeting, or that that bullshit even helps.

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Quote: from melo at 12:45 am on June 24, 2012

Quote: from Silence isnt golden at 3:44 am on June 24, 2012

try to be supportive, help her get the help she needs. its a pretty big step to admit you have a problem so shes on the road to recovery. just be there for her. maybe you could go with her to an AA meeting.

I doubt she would go to an AA meeting, or that that bullshit even helps.

Works for some people, not for others. My mom is a recovering alcoholic and has been sober for 16 years with the help of AA.


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you don't think she is? why?
maybe ask here where she'd like to go from here

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you dont have to do anything


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If alcohol causes problems in your life then you have an alcohol problem. You can't do anything for her except be there. She needs to do this entirely on her own, I would recommend she go to AA. It's the most successful method out there to help her sober up for good. I suggest you do some research and also change your opinion of the AA. If you wanna be a good friend and try and be supportive you can't be calling a highly successful support group a load of shit.
Alcoholism is a horrible disease that affects so many people, but can only be helped when the alcoholic wants it. Don't dismiss her when she comes to you for help.

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