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How do you convince someone to drink less?
Things that can HELP:
- Choose a time when your loved one is not drinking and you’re both calm and focused.
- Express your concerns in a caring way.
- Encourage your loved one to open up about the reasons why they’re abusing alcohol.
- Consider staging a family meeting or an intervention if you’d rather not go it alone.
How do you help a friend not drink?
Try to have calm, positive conversations
- know when it’s a good time to talk.
- encourage your friend or family member to open up and be honest.
- say how you feel without making the other person defensive.
How to get someone to get sober and stop drinking alcohol?
Getting someone to get sober and stop drinking alcohol is hard because alcoholics become emotionally attached to the substance. Those who abuse alcohol drink because they are dependent on the substance. Given this alone, the most important thing you can do to help someone who is drinking too much is to have open communication.
Can I help an alcoholic who’s unwilling to get help?
Helping an alcoholic who’s unwilling to get help can be difficult. The only way for an alcoholic to live a sober lifestyle is to want to stop drinking and then make an effort towards that end.
Should you force someone to stop drinking alcohol?
Do not try to force the person to stop drinking. Alcoholism is a complex disease, and one of the difficulties is the paradoxical nature of the condition. If you push a person to quit drinking, it may actually lead the person to drink more. [9] Licensed Psychotherapist Expert Interview. 3 September 2018.
How can I help a friend with a drinking problem?
To help the person stop drinking, you’ll need to confront them and try to support them as they get help. Tell them that you’re worried, that you care about them, and that you want them to get help. If the person is open to getting help, offer to put them in touch with a professional.