A friend of mine was a heavy drinker after the death of his sister and quickly became an alcoholic that needed help for his drinking and unresolved grief. Hi life spiraled out of control rapidly and he became more and more self destructive.
One night, when I thought he was ready to get help I suggested he take an alcohol awareness class and try support group meetings.
He was upset by my suggestions but the following day, he called to say he'd enrolled in an online alcohol class. I thought this was good because he took some initiative and could do the class in his own time. During the next week, we sat together and discussed the class. He seemed to get a lot out of it. He admitted that he needed help and, "couldn't continue going down the road he was on". He liked the online class because it addressed many issues and didn't, "make him feel guilty".
I admit that it took some time and hard work on his part, but he got better and has given up drinking completely. He seems to have turned his life around and reports feeling healthier and happier than before. The only problem now is that he seems to have a milk addiction haha. I guess some people will never truly change.
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