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<blockquote data-quote="WiseChoices" data-source="post: 752283" data-attributes="member: 24254"><p>Hi Nomad, I have 28 years of sobriety in AA, and will be happy to share any information that might be helpful. </p><p></p><p>Alcoholism is a fatal and progressive illness. The only outcomes that are for certain are jails, institutions, and death. From my own experience and observations, I do think that alcoholism exists on a spectrum, so it can play out at varying levels of severity. Health problems as we age and continue drinking are often side effects of the drinking but won't always be recognized as such particularly if the physician doesn't know about the extent of the drinking or is uninformed about alcoholism.</p><p></p><p>It is my opinion that saying something to your friends will not yield any if your desired results. Just love and accept them as they are. The only remedy we can offer others afflicted with the disease of alcoholism is compassion. </p><p></p><p>Should the subject ever come up, gently recommend Alcoholics Anonymous . You could just mention that you know someone who was greatly helped by the program. All you can do is plant the seed and then get our of God's way. </p><p></p><p>The best thing you can do for anyone is to take care of yourself and allow your light to be a shining example for what is possible.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WiseChoices, post: 752283, member: 24254"] Hi Nomad, I have 28 years of sobriety in AA, and will be happy to share any information that might be helpful. Alcoholism is a fatal and progressive illness. The only outcomes that are for certain are jails, institutions, and death. From my own experience and observations, I do think that alcoholism exists on a spectrum, so it can play out at varying levels of severity. Health problems as we age and continue drinking are often side effects of the drinking but won't always be recognized as such particularly if the physician doesn't know about the extent of the drinking or is uninformed about alcoholism. It is my opinion that saying something to your friends will not yield any if your desired results. Just love and accept them as they are. The only remedy we can offer others afflicted with the disease of alcoholism is compassion. Should the subject ever come up, gently recommend Alcoholics Anonymous . You could just mention that you know someone who was greatly helped by the program. All you can do is plant the seed and then get our of God's way. The best thing you can do for anyone is to take care of yourself and allow your light to be a shining example for what is possible. [/QUOTE]
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