My father is a diabetic alcoholic. how can i help him?

By helping yourself: Ultimately, only the individual can decide if they have a problem and want to change. Their loved ones usually have a very hard time accepting this, and many never accept it. Alanon, a family program separate from aa, has meetings that can help -you can find it in the white pages under hotlines and helping lines. Being loving and supportive, staying away from blame and guilt, are your best tools.

You can arrange: For an intervention with a professional's help. They will help you ; others in your family who are worried to meet with him and get him into intensive treatment for his alcoholism. Each family member will be asked to tell your father that they are worried , that he will die from his behavior and that they want him to get treatment. Don't try to do it alone.