I'm wondering if my sister needs help? She will drink a whole bottle of vodka in one night, can get through multiple bottles of wine in one night. She doesn't drink every single night, but a couple of nights a week when she knows she's not working the next day. And will actually get angry and upset that she is unable to have a drink. My mum is starting to worry about her, and I certainly have been for a while.
There are serious relationship issues between her and her hubby plus a very difficult child who is making progress now but a lot of his problems come down to the home environment.
Does my sister need help with alcohol?
Does my sister need help with alcohol?
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Yes your sister needs help
There are many forms of alcoholism and binge drinking is the most common in people who hold down jobs, are raising children and lead fairly active lives. This sounds a lot like me (who was a binge drinking alcoholic from 13 til 17 then again from 28 to now).
The only way she will get help is if she admits she has a problem, no one can force her to see she has an issue. She needs to recognise it and seek help for it. All you can do right now is support her and let her know you are there if she needs you.
I hope this all works out realising you have a problem when you are not the run of the mill alcoholic (such as drinking every day) is hard. Most people don't recognise this is alcoholism and I would suggest she doesn't realise yet it is an issue. There is alanon you can call to get one info on how to help her.
Good luck