A 32-year-old member asked:
What can i do to help someone who is an alcoholic?
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Dr. Jeffrey Rothanswered
Addiction Medicine 44 years experience
Mutual support helps: Consider attending a meeting of al-anon for the families and friends of problem drinkers.
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Last updated Mar 24, 2014
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