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Help somebody change their attitude to drinking

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somme · 30/04/2024 09:49

I realise no one can change until they really want to. However, looking for recommendations for free apps, books, documentaries that might help someone shift their thinking about alcohol and open their eyes a bit about the harm.

This is for a six ft tall, large built man. Works in a culture where drinking regularly is normalised. Has two beers every evening. Once a week, most weeks, 50/100ml strong drink.
Takes regular medication (blood thinners and such).

Not much of a reader but hopefully will engage with an audiobook. May be something about general health rather than specifically about alcohol.

I've showed him nhs guidance but he still doesn't see any harm as 'everybody does it'. Doesn't (visibly) get drunk.

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ConflictofInterest · 30/04/2024 11:58

I'm sorry it's not what you want to hear, but you just can't. I say that as someone who's DH is finally getting help through AA. He has to realise it for himself, no-one else can do it for him. Your DH is surrounded by this information, he has to choose to engage with it, our recommendations can't help him. You can change your mind though. Decide where your boundaries are and let him know. Stepping back from feeling you need to do anything about it is the only way.

somme · 30/04/2024 13:30

I appreciate your reply and I know what you're saying.

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MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 30/04/2024 20:37

Don't bother, he won't so anything unless he wants to and he's not ready yet. Really sad ,isn't it?

AlwaysColdHands · 30/04/2024 20:47

There’s a really good podcast on alcohol from the Huberman lab - big masculine bloke, maybe that would appeal? All totally science based

Treacletreacle · 30/04/2024 20:52

Sadly i agree with others they have to want to change ive begged my childrens father, the longest he lasted was 4 days. Total denial and doesn't believe he has a problem. Sadly im not sure how it will end. But yes it has to be their decision

threesixnine · 30/04/2024 21:00

Craig Beck aka Stop Drinking Expert
Book or Audiobook Alcohol lied to me

BUT

It needs motivation from the reader/listener. You can bring a horse to water .. etc.

Rocknrollstar · 30/04/2024 21:12

Look after yourself.
You didn’t cause it
You can’t control it
You cant cure it

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