Help with alcoholic partner

[blueberryna]

So partner finally came to the realisation that the drink needs to stop. Sought some advice from a GP. Has been referred for bloods and a liver scan. I'm happy that this has happened as it's been a long time coming. But I can't help but think there's lies going on now. Something as simple as clearing the cans off the side (that never used to happen). So now I'm thinking they are still drinking as much and hiding it! Obviously it's all been denied but I don't know if I can be bothered to go through all this!

Are they seeing an alcohol worker? Attending AA? Doing anything that suggests they're trying? I don't think it's unreasonable for you to want to know how they are getting on with their recovery given that their drinking very much affects you as their partner. Will they open up to you about it?

Bear in mind that if they are alcohol dependent they will need to reduce very slowly to avoid risk of fitting, so still having booze around is normal in these circumstances. (You may well know this, apologies if this is obvious to you.)

Hi
I'm in the same boat I've had enough any little thing he picks up the cans.
He goes to AA meetings 3 times a week and has a sponsor.
He only picks up AA after he's been drinking constantly for 3 or 4 days.
At present I'm in bed due to having an allergic reaction to medication.
Now that I need him he's in the lounge asleep, I know he's had a drink I can smell it, no-one passing out at 6pm in the evening, I know the signs too. He's lost countless of jobs.
Phones me instead of face to face,sprays air freshener everywhere.
Tries to hide it from me.
I'm not stupid I can't do anything at present too ill.
How do I get away. My council house is in my name. But he won't leave I've asked him before. He ends up sleeping at the bottom of the garden embarrassed me.
Please help if you can
Thank you in advance

Thank you for your reply yes he's goes to AA he has a sponsor and we talk most days about his recovery.
He's been to rehab about 10 years ago.
I feel like there is nothing to help him I've tried over 14 years we have been together.
Time and time again he stops drinking and he makes me believe its the last time but 2 weeks or sometimes months he drinks again.
I have to call in work and make excuses for him also he writes terrible emails to his boss. They believe the excuses.
I've come to a place called stop but I don't know how to tell him. I'm afraid he will drink his self to death.
Thank you again.