“My husband is just not able to give up drinking. What should we do?”
My husband used to drink every day until our daughter was born, then he went to a rehab and gave up drinking. But now slowly with social drinking he is back to drinking every other day. He has at least 5 drinks when he drinks. He doesn't get blackout drunk but I think it's an uncomfortable environment for our daughter. What should I do?
4 Answers
An intervention might be in order. The usually are therapists that will arrange an intervention so family and friends can share their concerns and ask him to return to treatment. Alcoholics anonymous is another important treatment where he can learn from others with the same problem.
Your husband has relapsed on alcohol. He needs to return to some sort of rehab.
You need to take him back to treatment before his drinking gets out of control.
Hi there! I'm sorry to hear this is happening to you. First let me explain to you that he isn't doing this to hurt you or your child. He isn't choosing alcohol over you. He isn't choosing it over your child. I'm saying that because I've been where you are and I know it hurts. I would suggest you speak to his physician about his drinking. There are several medications that can help him stop but the real thing he needs to work on is figuring out WHY he started drinking again. This is where a good drug and alcohol counselor can help. If he can go back to the moment where he first picked up the drink again and figure out why he did so, he will know what he needs to work on. Typical things that can cause a relapse include hunger, anger and other extreme emotions, loneliness, being tired and stress. A counselor will be able to help him identify his triggers and teach him some healthy coping skills so this pattern doesn't keep repeating itself. A two-fold approach of medication and counseling has the best chance for long term success. I hope this helps.
