What's the best way to confront a recovered alcholic, that just had their f!


Question: What's the best way to confront a recovered alcholic, that just had their first relapse?
Family members been sober about 10 months. He's not out of control, but is definitely slurring his words tonight. I know he can't drive; interlock is installed. Just thinking I should acknowledge it, but there's an issue with anger problems... Help please this is awkward for me.

Answers:

Do not confront. Confrontation when someone has been drinking - especially if he/she Is actively under the influence and is dealing w/guilt associated with a relapse - will not be effective. Wait and see if family member wants to discuss at another time. Perhaps extend an offer to accompanying him/her to an open AA meeting. You really don't have any control over this person's choices. All you can do Is support sobriety. One way you can do that is to simply remove yourself from the current environment that is causing you the discomfort.



You voice your concern like "I suspect you have been drinking, can I take you to an AA meeting" or "I am concerned that you are slipping back into your old habits" and then offer to go to an AA meeting or take him there. Or, you can put his family on notice that you are concerned and let them deal with it.

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...just say "I'll drink to that" ! ("pop" open a cold-one and get it on !)




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