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Can you tell me how i could make my dad stop drinking?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

We don't have: the power to control someone else's behavior. I would tell him that you care, express your concern,Ask him to see his doctor. Offer to take him to AA.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 5/23/2015

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