A member asked:

How can i help someone who drinks alcohol through the night and then also wants when awake. am i enabling them as asking for money?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Alcoholism: Someone who drinks alcohol in the manner you describe is probably an alcoholic. You can help him/her by learning about alcoholism, and attending alanon (the group for loved ones of alcoholics). You can also help by not enabling him/her. You can encourage him/her to attend aa -- but be prepared that s/he may not be ready to do that yet. If not, you need to work with yourself first.

Answered 5/30/2016

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Alcohol abuse: Tell your friend how much you care and how worried you are about him and accompany him to an aa meeting. Ask his other freinds and family members to help you reach him. You are a caring friend. Best wishes.

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