You know they need more than promises to cut down or another attempt to stop on their own. You want someone who understands alcohol problems and knows how to help.
There are different kinds of help available. Doctors, alcohol services, counsellors and treatment programmes can assess what is happening and offer appropriate support.
Finding the right help does not mean they will accept it. They may insist they do not need help, agree and then change their mind, or refuse to go. But knowing what is available gives you somewhere to start.
You want to know who can help them and what help is available.
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