A person who has not reached the last stage of alcoholism is extremely sensitive to any conversations about his passion for alcoholic beverages. At this stage, a person is able to experience remorse, a sense of shame. He is embarrassed that people close to him have noticed his need for alcohol. He is able to convince himself that he is not an alcoholic, and the hangover syndrome is just an isolated case, since he drank a lot yesterday. And all conversations are perceived as a personal insult.
Instructions
Step 1
To take control of the further development of the situation, you need your help to a loved one. Firstly, you yourself and all your relatives must understand that alcoholism is a disease. And your task is to convince you to give up addiction or undergo a course of treatment. Both are impossible to do without talking to an alcoholic. It is necessary that he realizes as soon as possible that he is ill.
Step 2
How to talk to an alcoholic?
Choose the most appropriate moment for the conversation. Of course, a conversation with an alcoholic will be more effective when he is sober, and not suffering from a hangover syndrome.
Step 3
Speak calmly without getting annoyed. Do not try to convince the person that the hangover syndrome is the beginning of the disease. A person must make such a conclusion for himself. Do not blame drunkenness. Express your interest and desire to help him overcome a difficult condition.
Step 4
Your task at this stage is to help him understand the causes of poor health. The person will feel your support and be more open in communication. Perhaps the first conversation with an alcoholic will not bring the desired results. Be patient! Next time, do it all over again. This tactic in a conversation with an alcoholic will allow you to jump into more effective conversations.
Step 5
Provide as much information as possible about all the processes occurring in his body from excessive alcohol consumption. Gradually lead him to the need for serious treatment for alcoholism, and not just the symptoms of the disease.
Step 6
Back up your words with positive examples from the lives of people you know who have overcome their addiction to alcohol.
Step 7
The purpose of your conversations will be achieved if your loved one makes an informed decision about voluntary treatment for alcoholism.
