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How can I help my alcoholic friend?

i actually have two main questions on my mind my friend has been drinking since she was 15 and is now 19 shes able to handle alot more than the guys we hang out with which is extremley scary! now she works as a waitress and i know her and the girls outta work go for a drink every night afterwards and at the weekends shes always out partying with me then this monday just gone she got fired from her job she didnt say why but i found a litre of vodka in her apartment this morning and it was half gone and she was there laying on the sofa just out of it! now im really scared cuz shes always been a drinker but i think she could be an alcholic! as one weekend she literally cried cuz she couldnt go drinking?? i honestly dont know what to do or say? what dya think? xxx

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Answer #1

This is a tough situation to be. Let me first tell you that you are an incredibly caring friend. Getting through to your friend will definitely not be easy. She is going to either blow you off or become defensive. Try to first explain to her the negative side effects from alcohol. Some long term effects include cirrhosis hepatitis, liver failure, pregnancy problems in the future and partial loss of the nervous system. Many young people have died from alcohol in some way, whether they were hit by a drunk driver, in a car with a drunk driver or alcohol poisoning. Other dangers include getting raped, mugged, or drugged while under the influence. As a friend you can also try to steer clear of places that serve alcohol when hanging out with her. Try to make your outings fun and spontaneous without the use of alcohol. If she sees how much fun she can have without alcohol she may cut back. Good luck with getting through to her.

Answer #2

listen i seriously think you need to talk to your friend dont tell her what to do otherwise she will get wound up and tell you to mind your own business but what you should do is tell her your really worried about her and you really care about her and how she is,tell her your there to help and then tell her if she then wants to talk you will be there to listen i mean she probably really needs you right now so just be there for her dont judge her just listen and tell her what ever she wants to do you will help her along with cuz she will only go to an A.A meeting when shes good and ready so dont force her!

Answer #3

You might suggest that she contact the non-profit St. Jude program at [link removed]

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