If one of their loved ones is an alcoholic, this is a serious problem for the whole family. The situation is complicated by the fact that some people, even often intoxicated, do not consider themselves sick. How to help someone with alcoholism. It is possible to cure a loved one from drinking at home. And most importantly, how to deal with drunk people refusing to drink.
How to help alcoholics quit drinking
First of all, the patient must be aware that the disease already exists and must be treated. You must want to get out of the hangover. Motivation is the main driving force in this situation. Even the presence of a large number of means, opportunities, good conditions will not lead to the desired results without the right goals and attitude.
Here are some basic steps you can take to help reduce your cravings for alcohol:
- Accept the disease. As soon as the alcoholic stops denying the existence of an addiction, it becomes easier for him in the process of treatment, he will quickly get rid of the disease.
- Suppress the desire to drink, control. We need to find an alternative to drinking. As soon as the thought arises of another dose of alcohol, you need to move on to some action (running, reading, walking, etc. ).
- On the contrary, shower 2-3 times per day. It will help strengthen blood vessels, reduce cravings for alcohol.
- Drink plenty of water (at least 10 cups of water per day).
- Give up your old life. Avoid people and places associated with the alcohol past.
As soon as the patient begins to drink less alcohol, he needs to undergo a complete physical examination. You can then move on to restorative activities (vitamin therapy, light exercise, walking, etc. ).
How to help a drinker quit drinking
There is no universal way to help. All alcoholics are different, and everyone's living environment will be different, too. But there are still some ways to help fight addiction.
You need to start treatment with a dropper for dialysis. You can call the doctor, who will perform all the necessary manipulations. Then the entire course of treatment is planned. The main thing is that the patient wants to be treated. Then a therapy program is developed. Or you will need to change your approach to the problem if you don't want to get out of the addiction. At any stage, patients will need the help of loved ones, especially when they are not in the mood for treatment.
Key recommendations for families of alcoholics:
- Convert a loved one who is drinking to self-catering. Sooner or later he has to take care of cooking, washing, cleaning.
- Spend your free time on hobbies, forget about feats for the sake of a loved one.
- Do not yield to alcohol, do not succumb to the provocations of alcoholics. He has to get used to the new situation in the family.
- Not responsible for the actions of a loved one who is drinking. He must deal with all claims, allegations, disputes on his own.
You can only help those who are waiting for this, ready for change. You don't have to spend your life saving an alcoholic.
At home
At home, only the first stage of alcohol addiction can be cured. Subsequent stages of the disease involve severe mental and physical abnormalities requiring medical intervention.
It is important to follow the rules of home treatment:
- Make your own decisions to kick bad habits. Compulsory therapy is not effective.
- Observe total peace, no disruptive tension.
- Avoid as much as possible any reminders of previous lives (drinking friends, drinking places).
- Quit alcohol completely.
- Unite with loved ones to fight a common problem.
- Take medicine prescribed by your doctor.
- Enhance the therapeutic effect of folk remedies.
The drug is prescribed only by a doctor. Self-medication can only make the disease worse. And decoctions and infusions according to alternative drug formulas will enhance the erectile effect and ease the symptoms of the disease. They are most effective for intoxication with alcohol breakdown products.
Unfortunately, statistically, you can't always help an alcoholic with treatment at home. But there are still many positive results. The main thing is not to give up, follow all the instructions, take the steps in the right direction.
Cons of home treatment:
- high probability of failure;
- lack of experience in professional psychological treatment and support;
- the patient's passivity, apathy, loss of motivation in long-term treatment.
To avoid negative consequences, serious complications, it is necessary to overcome shame, shyness, prejudice and other obstacles and still seek the help of a specialist. And then he will determine the severity of the disease, if necessary, recommend inpatient treatment or approve home rehabilitation.
Freeze
Treatment in the hospital is anonymous. Therefore, you should not hide your problems, shame. It is better to immediately seek help from professionals: an narcissist, a psychiatrist, a psychotherapist, a family psychologist.
Of particular importance is the correct treatment attitude. Alcoholism is a chronic disease that will not go away completely. Only the will, the desire to change life can help the disease to be in remission for a long time, not to return to the exacerbations of the disease.
Benefits of inpatient treatment:
- isolation from the influence of negative external factors;
- lack of access to alcoholic beverages;
- complete diagnostic capabilities;
- control the course of treatment, if necessary, modify it in a timely manner;
- Suitable conditions, unlimited possibilities for complex therapy.
Severe cases of the disease are treated only in hospitals.
In a medical facility, it's easier and quicker to quit drinking. Duration of treatment is at least 7 days.
Treatment stages:
- Remove toxins. The patient is prescribed a dropper, regularly does tests from him and carries out diagnostic measures.
- Based on the diagnosis, the narrator develops a treatment program, involving the specialists needed in the process.
- Drug treatment, consultation with a specialist with the participation of the patient's relatives.
- Follow up more patients after the course of treatment.
The success of therapy lies in a variety of measures. Anonymous hospitals are the best place to do them.
How to help a person quit drinking if he doesn't want to
Such patients themselves will never admit that they are struggling and moreover, they will not agree that they are dependent on alcohol. As for treatment, such rejection is a major barrier, an obstacle to recovery. If an alcoholic does not want treatment, even the most experienced professionals will not help him. But even in this situation, there are ways to help the patient stop drinking:
| Method | Description of the method |
|---|---|
| Trust | It works only in the early stages of the development of the disease. You need to talk to the person directly, explain their behavior from the outside (you can video, bring witnesses to a meeting). Evidence effectively affects the human psyche, he thinks about his actions. A good argument is a reminder of what a hangover feels like. You can use the example of a local demoted alcoholic to show what could happen in the future if you don't stop drinking. As soon as an alcoholic agrees to treatment, you need to support him, to reinforce the positive effect. |
| Jar of Hearts | An alcoholic gets in trouble because of alcohol. While he is trying to solve it, he is rethinking his way of life. This situation was created by relatives and acquaintances. Expensive, cruel but effective method. For example, at the company, pouring sleeping pills into alcohol, taking the victim to the forest, collecting money, documents. Or while the drunk is distracted with his friends, take the child from him. |
| Medicines, folk remedies | If persuasion does not help, you can add medicine, herbs to food and drink. The effect of these drugs is based on the appearance of an aversion to alcohol. When combined with alcohol, such additives cause nausea, vomiting, a change in the taste of the wine, and a severe feeling of a hangover the next day. You can only use these drugs after consulting your doctor. |
| Attract magicians, sorcerers, healers | The focus of the treatment of representatives of alternative medicine is herbal infusions, spells, rituals, conspiracies. This method must be used with caution as there are many quacks around. In addition, such treatment is always expensive and often ineffective. |
| Threats | Threats can vary: losing or not finding a job, not getting a home, not paying back loans. Not the most successful method according to psychologists. It can have the opposite effect. To scare someone who's drinking with something, you need to know him well. |
How do you convince an alcoholic to get treatment? Main recommendations:
- Avoid conflict situations, criticism of dependents.
- Talk about how your feelings are caused by the circumstances, but don't blame them.
- Help find interesting alternative activities.
- Explain that the powers between the inner circles have been lost.
- Motivating patients with a sense of responsibility and love of life.
- Explain the importance of seeking professional help.
Faith in the power of your words, the success of your actions will help to achieve a positive outcome.