Re:Ask HN: My brother is addicted to alcohol. How do I help ...
by adw on Friday August 06, 2010 @02:59PM
(#1581994)
My heart's going out to you here. First and foremost, I've got to say that.
What I'm going to say next is going to sound dreadful. Being there may help - may well help - but you've got to be prepared, because if you aren't, it won't. Love is not enough. Alcoholism is an illness.
What I'm going to say next is going to sound dreadful. Being there may help - may well help - but you've got to be prepared, because if you aren't, it won't. Love is not enough. Alcoholism is an illness.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcoholism_in_family_systems