First and foremost, a person must be ready to break the addiction. Once there is realization of a problem, the road to true healing can begin. There are many organizations that provide assistance with alcohol addiction; one organization is Alcoholics Anonymous.
Alcoholics Anonymous, also known to many as AA, has been helping people since 1939. AA is built upon men and women who have had a drinking problem in the past, and are now, in return, helping others who are in that beginning place. They do not turn anyone away from the program; there are no membership requirements. AA is open to anyone who wants to do something about his or her drinking problem.
What if we see a friend or loved one suffering with this addiction? What can we do to help them? Certainly, it is wise for them to seek help from professionals; however, I believe it is important for us to walk alongside them. Prayer is the most important thing we can do; in addition, encouragement and accountability are also helpful.
Everyone needs encouragement. When you are facing one of the biggest fights of your life, it can be the difference between success and failure. Knowing someone cares is so important. By letting someone know you believe they can do it, that may be just the thing they need to get them through.
Not everyone likes accountability. Lets face it; it’s uncomfortable. It’s also uncomfortable to hold someone accountable, but it is so very important. Many times, people need a gentle reminder, whether or not they want it. In the end, your friend or loved one will thank you for caring.
This is certainly not an exhaustive list of resources, but please get help if you or someone you know is dealing with alcohol addiction.
Alcoholics Anonymous. (n.d.). Retrieved March 27, 2015, from http://www.aa.org/
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