My kid has a much beloved playdate buddy. Problem is; playdate buddy's mom is a drunk. A clingy, needy, whining, status-symbol addicted, country-club, drunk. I wouldn't mind if she was a fun drunk, or if she only drank after her husband got home, or if she didn't call me and want to come over when she was drunk...but suddenly, I've got this drunken crazy woman in my sphere. I don't much care for her, but our kids adore each other. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 21, 2009 - 43 answers

I think I may have to leave the man I have made many sacrifices for, because he is an alcoholic. But I don't have the guts to do that, because it would kill all the faith I have in humanity, and because I love him, and care for him, so very much. He refuses to get help because he doesn't think he needs it. Am I being stupid if I decide to stay in this relationship? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 7, 2009 - 60 answers

How do I salvage a friendship in an awkward situation? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 5, 2009 - 15 answers

I fear my sister is falling off the wagon in her ongoing struggle with alcoholism. Is there anything I can do to stop this slide? Challenge: 500 miles away. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 2, 2009 - 20 answers

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 - 19 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do i convince my mother to change her life? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 2, 2005 - 12 answers

Is it folly to marry someone with a drinking problem? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Dec 22, 2004 - 74 answers

So, I need to stop drinking. I'm used to drinking 8-12 beers every night, more on the weekends, so this will be a significant lifestyle change for me. I'm not interested in AA and would prefer to do this on my own. Any Mefites been through this process? Insights?
posted by anonymous on Dec 6, 2004 - 28 answers