What to say to someone who has started drinking again?
Instead of criticizing and placing blame, here are some things you can say to someone to help her get her recovery back on track.
- “A relapse doesn’t mean you’ve failed.”
- “I still support you.”
- “I know you wanted this to work.”
- “What have you learned from this experience?”
- “What can I do for you?”
Why do some alcoholics live long?
A new study contradicts previous findings that link moderate alcohol consumption to health benefits and a longer life. The researchers found that those who abstain from alcohol may have a higher mortality rate because of risky behaviors in which they engaged earlier in life.
How can I help my spouse recover from alcohol addiction?
Your spouse may ask you to lie for him or her or try to cover up a bad choice involving alcohol. Politely decline to do so. Remember that it is not your job to shed a good light on your spouse. Refusing to do so forces him or her to take responsibility. This may lead to a quicker recovery.
What should you do when someone you love starts drinking alcohol again?
If you are not involve in support group meetings start going to the Al-anon program as soon as possible; this is the first course of action that you should be taking if someone you love has started drinking alcohol again. I saw a close relative get sober and start drinking again about four different times over the course of ten years.
Will my spouse’s alcoholism take over my life?
If you allow it to, your spouse’s alcoholism will take over your life. In fact, in a 2013 study by the University of Buffalo in New York and supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, it was found that 50\% of all marriages that involve one alcoholic spouse end in divorce.
How can Al-Anon help my spouse’s drinking issues?
In Al-Anon, you can learn coping skills that help you detach from your spouse’s behaviors and take care of yourself. These groups may help you respond to your spouse’s drinking in a more constructive way while giving you the support of and connection with people who are going through something similar.