So whats the best way to appoach an alcholic parent about their problem.?

Question

So whats the best way to appoach an alcholic parent about their problem.?

Answer 1

my dad is alcoholic,we had rough times but now all the children grow up so he is more quite,we ask for him to stop drinking and try many times to help him,i talk to him many times but he told me is hard he try to stop for 2 weeks but then again,if the parent is willing to hear you then maybe you will wake him up

Answer 2

This is a tough question. I am the child of an alcoholic parent myself. The best way to approach them, at least for me, has been to assemble other family members also affected by the alcoholism. Then confront the parent together. The more people that you have, the better. It makes it more difficult to weasel out of admitting they have a problem. The sad truth is though that ultimately that person has to want to change before they will. Hang in there! I wish you lots of luck!

Answer 3

As a nurse I wold say seek the support of an al-non or Ala-teen program. before you approach. so you will know how to do it properly. and you will have some support if it does not go the way you want it too. good luck

Answer 4

Seriously, go to alanon or alateen, depending on your age. Don't approach your mom or dad until you've gone a few times and understand the literature and advice they'll give you. I was married to an alcoholic, and it really is a disease, one that involves a lot of dynamics. Just confronting your parent will not do you any good. The parent will either deny having a problem, make you feel like you're crazy for thinking they do, or they'll admit it, apologize, and say they'll change but won't. It's a disease that changes the way whole families think and interact with each other, and you need to understand how it works before you can do anything. Good luck and if nothing changes, learn to let go and find peace, because ultimately the only person you can change is yourself. God bless.

Answer 5

Just talk to them and tell them honestly of what you feel. Tell them what causes and effects of alcoholic parents.  I'm sure they will realise it.

Answer 6

This site i gave you can tell you how to help your alcholic parent.