What advice would you give to a friend that is becoming a problem drinker?

How to Help Someone You Know with A Drinking Problem

• Talk about your worries when the person is sober. Try to say what you think or feel, like “I am concerned about your drinking.”
• Give facts.
• Try to stay away from labels like “alcoholic.”
• Ask if you can go to the doctor with your family member or friend.

How do you make someone feel better when they drink too much?

Helping your friend Get them a glass of water or a soft drink, or even order them some food. This will stop them drinking and give their bodies time to process the alcohol. In the future, agree a drinks limit with your friends and make sure you have some soft drinks or water.

How do you respond to a drunk person?

Here’s seven suggestions on how you can stay safe when dealing with an inebriated person:

1. Stay calm and approach them in a non-aggressive stance, open, empty hands in a friendly, non authoritative manner.
2. Try not to tell them what to do, but offer them choices and make your movements nice and slow.

How do you deal with an alcoholic friend who won t drink?

Setting Limits. An important part of helping an alcoholic friend is setting limits within the friendship. If you let your friend’s behavior impact your life or make excuses for your friend’s drinking, your friend may be less able to recognize the problem and less likely to seek help.

How do I know if my friend has an alcohol problem?

Having an occasional drink is not a problem, but if your friend is drinking heavily or seems to be unable to control how much he or she drinks, these are symptoms of alcohol abuse or alcoholism. If your friend becomes violent when drinking, drives while drunk, or drinks at inappropriate times, these behaviors also indicate a problem.

How do you deal with someone who is a problem drinker?

Expect pushbacks and denial. Give the person time and space to come to terms with your concerns and start to see the problem for themselves. Don’t attempt to threaten, punish, bribe, or preach. Avoid emotional appeals that only add to the problem drinker’s feelings of guilt and increase their compulsion to drink.

How can I get my boyfriend to stop drinking?

Set boundaries with them. While you can’t make them quit drinking, it is important to protect yourself from the negative consequences of their behavior. Practice self-care and know that their decision to either continue or stop drinking isn’t something you can control.