How can I stop my Dad from drinking?

trust me I know what its like to have parents who have problums like that and their not going to quit couse you tell them to I’ve tried mostliky he wont unless somthing drastic happons like he gets heath problums or the law gets involved im sorry about your dad and all the people who have to deal with theise problums but best of luck and I hope he never hits you

trust me I know what its like to have parents who have problums like that and their not going to quit couse you tell them to I’ve tried mostliky he wont unless somthing drastic happons like he gets heath problums or the law gets involved im sorry about your dad and all the people who have to deal with theise problums but best of luck and I hope he never hits you

According to Dr. Drew (an addiction medicine specialist), the single most effective way to deal with this situation is to join Al-anon or Ala-teen. These may exist in your country, or at least their equivalents. These are organizations that help loved ones and teen children of alcoholics deal with the problems that come when your loved one is an alcoholic. Your attending these meetings will help you, and may be the best shot at learning how you can help your Dad.

I truly wish you the very best. Good Luck!!

thats cool, hope things will go well for ya, contact me anytime.

the simple answer is that YOU CAN’T STOP YOUR DAD FROM DRINKING, he unfortunately will have to hit rock bottom, somehow and then make his own decision to quit. I was there 13 years ago, I am single so the only one suffering was me, but I had slit my wrist and was bleeding out, when in the back of my mind- a part of me said- get up, or you are going to die. I had severe demons to get rid of. as it sounds like your dad does. I was sent to a hospital under police detention, I spent three days not able to drink, I had to buck up and deal with it. that experience still didn’t stop me from drinking- a week later I was drunk and hating the world as well as myself. I think differently than most people and it took me to make a decision one morning to totally quit. my last day as a drunk- I woke up with the woman I spent the night with, only to find out she was married. I don’t do that sort of thing , but I did it. that is when I decided to turn my life around. I have been sober ever since. alcoholism and drug addiction is one of the hardest things to walk away from. the alcohol is covering serious problems that your father does not want to deal with. the solution? he needs to be placed within an environment where he doesn’t set the rules, that his behaviour will have rewards or punishment, until he finally askes the question of himself ‘ what have I become?” and how do I change it? unfortunately, the success rate is rather low, for people becoming and staying sober. so, you have some decisions to make, do you have family you can turn to? do you have an alternate SAFE place to live? (aunts, uncles, grandparents) you need to enlist the aid of a respected family member who has connections to you and your father- and begin discussing what needs to happen. FOREMOST!!! YOU ARE NOT THE CAUSE OF YOUR FATHERS BEHAVIOUR!!! TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF!!! SEEK HELP FROM THAT TRUSTED ADULT TO FIGURE OUT HOW TO HELP YOUR DAD. AND DON’T STOP TRYING UNTIL YOU RECIEVE THE RIGHT SOLUTION TO HELP YOUR DAD. I’ll be here if needed, might not get a fast response but I will watch

yeah I know what you go through my dad has been diagnosed w/ cirrohsis. I try to get him to stop as well but all he does is say that how he is mad, and how its not that bad, and how he isnt hurting anyone. I want to live with my mom I just dont think I have the heart too say it in front of the court room. iam really close to my family I love them dearly. iam way to young to be going through this. its a big emotional toll on me and my family. sometime its just… I don’t know like he doesnt know that I love him sooo much. iam glad he doesnt go to a bar but he drinks at home and I kinda rather him there. what iam I suppose to do I tried everything and anything.

should I leave my dads house who I’ve been living with for 15 years or go to my moms house? I dont want to do it. ill be driving soon but he just doesnt understand how much I love him. my sister lost her mom 4 months ago to alcohol abuse and I dont want that happening to my dad.

please help me any adice?

hey guys , iam same as you , I donno what to do , everyday when he comes from Work , he open one Bottle and start 2 drink in secret bt me and ma brothers knows abt it , (( it’s Forbidden to Drink Alcohol in My Religion )) , bt those indian who sales it behind the law (wtever) , I’d like to talk to him before he become ( Alcoholic ) , bt I cant I get scared , ineed some intelligent Techniques , Help Me..

I cannot stop him anymore I have tried all ways but it doesn’t help so what should I do… and he is everday going out to drink and comeback home 1.oo o clock or 2.oo o clock help me !!!

I’m 13 and my dad drinks evry nite and its usaully beer and vdka mixd…he don’t evr get angry or othr things but he just goes straight to sleep…hes been coughin up blood lately and he thinks I havnt seen it but I have and im scared I no what it is…I’ve tried talkin to him and so has his girlfriend and she stays up all nite cryin bout it all the time…I don’t no what to do please help me I rely want him to stop but I don’t no how??

sweetie, I wish I could tell you that it won’t get worse, but most likely, it will. I know it hurts to see your dad like that. And I know that this is going ot seam a little tough but you have to try your hardest too act as if there’s nothing going on at home(mentally) if you feel he’s getting too far, you can tell someone and be removed, but that’s your choice, I lived through physical and mental abuse for the past 16 years and now I only I have to go through one more month of it before I can get out..

Anyways, start getting involved with stuff like school, or a job..join some after school group, like cheer-leading, that way your never home, an dif you can, on the nights when he goes out drunk, leave. He’ll notice you weren’t there the next day and not only will you save yourself some painful memories, but you’ll help him see what he’s doing. He’ll start to miss you, I promise. How old are you?

My dad is drinking and I’m 13 year’s old my mom’s never home she’s got boyfriends everywhere and my dad has a liver problem but he keeps drinking I overheard my dad has another month or so to live if he doesn’t stop.