alcohol and drug abuse destroys a family

Nothing has a more negative impact on the entire family than untreated alcohol or drug abuse...

Family Alcohol Statistics

Three out of ten adults report that drinking has been a cause
of trouble in their family
14 million Americans, 1 in every 13 adults-abuse alcohol
One in ten Americans currently has an alcohol problem
few of the more than 18 million U.S. alcohol abusers ever receive treatment

Any active alcoholic and or drug addict cannot help but be a terrible influence on everything and everyone in his world. Alcohol and or drug abuse has immeasurable, devastating negative consequences on the entire family unit.

...and when you try and talk to a family member about alcohol they get upset, angry and defensive

If the addict or alcoholic is the father/husband the negative consequences impact everything in his life. His job, if he still has one is in jeopardy. And most importantly, his relationships with his wife and children is very bad. It has to be that way.

The same is true for the wife. Nothing in her world will be right, while she is active in her alcoholism and or drug addiction.

How to Deal with Children in the Family with an Alcohol Problem

Drug abuse among young people is worse than it has ever been. Underage drinking, smoking marijuana and using medication has reached epidemic proportions.

Here are Some Action Steps to Consider

1) Plan and do an Intervention

Interventions do work and they can works wonders. Yes, we are big believers in the power of taking this proven effective step towards facing and addressing the problem, squarely.

How an Intervention Works

For more information about how to do an intervention, click here

Alcohol and drug abuse are life-threatening, debilitating problems. We suggest trying to get them help, before it's too late. And the best most effective method is what is known as a family intervention.

2) Start going to Alanon

Alanon is a support group for people in relationships with addicts or alcoholics.

Let other people who have been through si mi liar issues and circumstances help you.

Here is a link to Alanon's website

Attend 6 meetings before deciding whether it is right for you and It is Free.