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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsA guy I know was just taken to the hospital...
He has a drinking problem, he'll mix Gatorade and vodka, (half and half) then drink that until he's blotto.
Except on days he works.
But he showed up at my door near falling-down drunk, and had me call the Sheriff's office, he was depressed, and crying.
They took him to the local Hospital they take mental patients to, but now he's going to spend Christmas there.
Just tragic.
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)Ilsa
(61,695 posts)I guess he doesn't have family to spend Christmas with? I hope they can help him.
Archae
(46,337 posts)Not sure on this however.
It is possible his drinking has alienated the rest of his family.
MuseRider
(34,111 posts)but it could be a life changing experience for your friend. Thank you for helping him, I am sure it was hard.
abqtommy
(14,118 posts)beginning and you helped. You're a true friend.
Karadeniz
(22,537 posts)elleng
(130,974 posts)Maybe he's reaching the point when he can self-diagnose, and seek the help (medical and social) to enable him to stop drinking entirely.
Would be good if the local hospital is able to recognize this.
Aristus
(66,388 posts)You're a good friend.
Archae
(46,337 posts)My calico cat, who loves him, and he adores her.
Charlotte gave him a lot of affection until the cops showed up.
CountAllVotes
(20,876 posts)This first step states, We admitted we were powerless over alcohol and that our lives had become unmanageable.
This is Step One from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book.
I know of many people that have found sobriety with their help.
Hopefully he is on his way to a better life, a new life!
Thank you for being there for him!!
Merry Christmas btw!
Archae
(46,337 posts)Have a Merry Christmas too!
Skittles
(153,169 posts)and he knew you would care
Merry Christmas Archae
Freedomofspeech
(4,226 posts)How lucky he is to have you for a friend.
Dem2theMax
(9,651 posts)He asked for help. You got it for him.
(There's something wet in my eyes.)
What you did is the true meaning of life.
Taking care of each other.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)I am glad he was able to reach out to you and that you were able to help him. That was very kind of you.
Happy Holidays Archae!
OnDoutside
(19,962 posts)he can accept that he needs to change. Since he's still working, he's a functioning alcoholic. A friend of mine was downing a bottle of whiskey a day while somehow working in a pressure job.