If an alcoholic member of the family doesn’t undergo alcoholism treatment, how will it affect the entire famil
living with an alcoholic July 2nd, 2009I am just a casual drinker. However, every time I go home late, even if I’ve only drunk a small amount of tequila, my dad would already recite what seem to be an endless litany of sermons. As I am browsing the net today, I just want to ponder on the things my dad always says. His words motivate me to post this question.
Perhaps, your dad is just worried about you and the family you’ll have in the future. Studies have shown that alcohol has a significant effect not only to the relationship of husband and wife, but to the relationship of parents and children as well. Alcoholism has recorded to be one of the major causes of marital problems which commonly lead to divorce or legal separation. Also, alcoholism has been pointed as a root cause of verbal and non-verbal abuse in the household. I would also like to say something about the amount of alcohol you occasionally drink. Alcoholism commonly begins with social drinking that gradually develops into dependency. I think, that is what making your dad worried so much.
July 2nd, 2009 at 11:05 am
Alcoholism does definitely affect the whole family in a direct and an indirect way too.
An alcoholic is depending on alcohol to cope or get through each and everyday.
Alcohol changes your personality.
It also shuts people and things out and therefore shuts your family out.
It can also damage kidneys and liver and an alcoholic may have to spend a lot of time in hospital.
Alcoholism is a really serious addiction and can kill you too so then your family would be so very sad.
I hope I haven’t just given you another sermon. Good Luck
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July 2nd, 2009 at 11:26 am
It affects the entire family is so many ways! Speaking as a family member, it causes us to worry about your health, safety, moods, actions, ability to be a part of the family and ability to be a contributing member of society.
It also causes our thinking to change. We begin to wonder what we have done to make you this way, even though the answer is "nothing" it doesn’t always stop us from thinking it. It also causes us to think that we need to make excuses for your behavior to others and ourselves. It causes us physical, emotional and spiritual harm the same as it does you.
Please take an honest look at whether you have a problem and if you do, get help for yourself. Don’t do it for your family. You will only succeed if you do it for yourself.
Good luck and thanks for asking this question.
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July 2nd, 2009 at 11:39 am
Perhaps, your dad is just worried about you and the family you’ll have in the future. Studies have shown that alcohol has a significant effect not only to the relationship of husband and wife, but to the relationship of parents and children as well. Alcoholism has recorded to be one of the major causes of marital problems which commonly lead to divorce or legal separation. Also, alcoholism has been pointed as a root cause of verbal and non-verbal abuse in the household. I would also like to say something about the amount of alcohol you occasionally drink. Alcoholism commonly begins with social drinking that gradually develops into dependency. I think, that is what making your dad worried so much.
References :
http://www.helpguide.org/mental/domestic_violence_abuse_types_signs_causes_effects.htm
http://www.addictionsearch.com