Broke and Drunk in Montreal. Help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 4, 2009 - 31 answers

How can I make myself actually *want* to stop drinking, rather than just intellectually *know* that I should, then feel guilty for not even trying? How can I motivate myself to keep attempting to quit? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 4, 2009 - 20 answers

For those who have successfully changed their lives from a decade or more of work plus drink minus friends: Apart from meetings and therapy, what did you do to keep from drinking? What did you do with your evenings instead of drinking? Emphasis on the early days of sobriety appreciated.
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2009 - 18 answers

Can you suggest a great book to help the girlfriend of an alcoholic who recently relapsed after 2.5 years sober? [more inside]
posted by Household Tipster on Aug 2, 2009 - 7 answers

I drink 12 beers a week, am I an alcoholic? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 31, 2009 - 50 answers

Please help me help my uncle, who is drinking himself to death. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 27, 2009 - 7 answers

Am I headed towards liver cirrhosis at "normal" alcoholic speed? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 17, 2009 - 11 answers

spilled wine on the corner of my laptop, everything works, but there's a small "permanent" stain just on the LCD display! [more inside]
posted by yonation on Apr 18, 2009 - 1 answer

What to do about my alcoholic father? [more inside]
posted by gman on Apr 10, 2009 - 47 answers

Quitting drinking: are the withdrawal symptoms I'm having from giving up alcohol, or caffeine? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2009 - 24 answers

How can I tell when it has crossed the line from heavy drinking into alcoholism? [more inside]
posted by reticulatedspline on Mar 9, 2009 - 33 answers

My fiance is contemplating quitting her Ph.D. program and refuses to either address her problems with her advisor, seek counseling, seek the help of friends, or discuss the issue with me. She prefers instead to drink wine and watch crime shows. She knows that she does not take criticism or advice well, and she knows she's being immature and needs help, so what can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 20, 2009 - 33 answers

How do I help a friend who is an alcoholic? [more inside]
posted by uxo on Jan 17, 2009 - 19 answers

I think my sister and her boyfriend have a drinking problem. How can we help? [more inside]
posted by n'muakolo on Dec 28, 2008 - 25 answers

How do I deal with a parent who seems to be developing a problem with drugs/alcohol BEFORE we end up on "Intervention"? Long story inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 1, 2008 - 8 answers

What can I expect at my first Al-Anon meeting? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Oct 8, 2008 - 8 answers

How to keep a recovering alcoholic (going through his quarter-life crisis) occupied? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Sep 22, 2008 - 20 answers

I need extended rehab for alcohol. How do I approach HR without losing my job? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2008 - 9 answers

Are there any stories of recovering/recovered alcoholics (with more than a few years sobriety) returning to drinking without serious consequences? I'm looking for post-sobriety 'success' stories. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Apr 17, 2008 - 21 answers

Quitting drinking--should I worry about withdrawal symptoms? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 20, 2008 - 22 answers

NPR-story-with-little-to-go-on-filter: Several years ago, I heard a radio story involving a tribal election in which one candidate was represented as being for re-investing funds in the tribe, while another was for direct payments to tribe members. An tribe member, interviewed, said he'd vote for the latter, although even he didn't think it was best for the tribe or for him in the long term -- because he wanted the cash. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Mar 18, 2008 - 9 answers

Looking for secular alternatives to Al-Anon. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 15, 2008 - 15 answers

My husband wants to quit drinking. How can I help? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 7, 2008 - 33 answers

Is it really possible to get and stay sober while your partner continues to drink? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 4, 2008 - 17 answers

Calling all AskMe health care professionals. My acquaintance has been an alcoholic for at least two decades. She's in the hospital again, and I need realistic expectations about her survival. This is a long one, I'm afraid. [more inside]
posted by lilywing13 on Feb 19, 2008 - 17 answers

Does anyone here have experience with any of the alcoholism meds such as Antabuse? I'm considering going on it and would like to know more about what people's experience with it was in terms of side effects. Also would be interested to hear about Naltrexone.
posted by josher71 on Feb 7, 2008 - 5 answers

You could call me an alcoholic in that I have drunk nearly every day for ten years. I am 34 years old. I am thin and healthy looking. Because I’m asking in part for medical advice I want to be very specific about the amount I drink. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 1, 2008 - 36 answers

My girlfriend says that she's going to leave me at the end of the week if I don't attempt to seek help for my drinking problem. Now what? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 3, 2007 - 120 answers

toronto alcohol treatment? [more inside]
posted by butterball on Sep 25, 2007 - 2 answers

How does one know what's fair when setting boundaries with an alcoholic husband? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 3, 2007 - 40 answers

Hi. My name's Anon and I'm an alcoholic. Please help me find a treatment program in California. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 14, 2007 - 9 answers

In general, is it best to not drink or to drink in moderation around alcoholics? [more inside]
posted by scottreynen on May 11, 2007 - 12 answers

How can we fix an ages-old family problem with recent manifestations? It involves alcoholism, ineffective counselors, and a lack of people to go to for help. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on May 10, 2007 - 6 answers

AlcoholFilter: Harm reduction advice? [more inside]
posted by treepour on May 7, 2007 - 26 answers

My father just left rehab for the 2nd time. What is an appropriate response that will get him to realize that he needs to deal with his alcoholism? [more inside]
posted by otherwordlyglow on Feb 26, 2007 - 15 answers

I'm an alcoholic. I've been shitfaced every day for the last 9 months. I consider the booze a nepenthe; it's something that allows me to forget all the sins I've comitted in my short life on this planet. [more inside]
posted by kfx on Oct 13, 2006 - 86 answers

My 2-year-old's Mother pulled her daughter's arm out of its socket. People say this is not uncommon. Still... [more inside]
posted by Ambrosia Voyeur on Oct 10, 2006 - 38 answers

ADD + Alcohol = ? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 11, 2006 - 11 answers

What to do with myself, more about an alcoholic loved one inside. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 25, 2006 - 18 answers

Maybe I have a couple problems. The first one probably stems from the second. Insurance won't cover therapy or medication. Is there any place in Baltimore, MD that offers free or very low-cost assistance? Thank you.
posted by anonymous on Mar 30, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me take the first step... [more inside]
posted by SoftSummerBreeze on Feb 28, 2006 - 23 answers

I've been drinking for less than a year. Could I still be dependent? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Feb 2, 2006 - 44 answers

How to find the full text of the public statement issued by DoubleDay defending James Frey? [more inside]
posted by studentguru on Jan 20, 2006 - 5 answers

I need recommendations for private alcohol treatment programmes in Vancouver or the Lower Mainland/Vancouver Island area. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 18, 2006 - 5 answers

How do I get over the guilt of estranging myself from my alcoholic mother? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 25, 2005 - 23 answers

My friend Mary was an alcoholic. She told me that she hasn't taken a sip of alcohol for a year. On December 9th, she had her liver enzymes tested. The GGT enzyme was out of range. [more inside]
posted by skjønn on Dec 20, 2005 - 20 answers

How much can I drink before cirrhosis sets in? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 12, 2005 - 34 answers

Can anyone help me find the 1988 Brian Hill documentary Drinking for England? [more inside]
posted by Ritchie on Oct 2, 2005 - 7 answers

Alcoholics Anonymous question: my boyfriend has announced that he wants to start going to meetings - can anyone offer any advice as to how I can help him? I don't know if it is the alcohol that is the problem, or something else. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 31, 2005 - 22 answers

Which Alcoholics Anonymous meeting is best for a newcomer? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 16, 2005 - 19 answers