Teen drinking too much

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I'm worried that my daughter is becoming an alcoholic. I'm finding empty bottles all over the house. Under beds, in drawers and backs of cupboards. She's recently been told to leave her college residence because of drink related problems. She drinks at every opportunity. To add to the problem I am not at home six nights out of seven. I look after my elderly father who has alzheimers and stay at his overnight. Three times recently i've gone home in the morning and there's been drink spilled on the carpet which i have had to clean up. I've let her know that i'm not happy but her attitude is, i'm a teenager, this is what teenagers do, get over it. I've told her i am going to take the key off her if it keeps happening, she threatens to leave and says i wont see her for a long time. Basically emotional blackmail. I'm constantly worrying about the situation, i dont know if i am right to threaten to take the key off her, if i will regret it if i do. She's 19 but has learning difficulties, i think she's probably has the mental age of a 16-17yr old. Me and her dad split up about 10yrs ago. She has 3 older siblings but they all live in different parts of the country. Any advice greatly appreciated

I don't know what to advise, but could not let your post go unanswered. I am so sorry for the stress you are experiencing. I agree that your daughter's drinking sounds like addiction rather than just teenage binge drinking; i say that as a former teenage binge drinker. You need outside help and advice from professionals.

I know some people like AA, some don't, but they have a group called Alateen specifically for young alcoholics. perhaps google it and read their website. In addition maybe you could get advice from the al anon website? or even your gp.

Hope things get better. When dealing with alcoholism (and i'm not diagnosing your daughter) you have to be tough and show tough love. You need support to do that, if she is indeed an alcoholic. best of luck.

Apologies, alateen is not for teenage alcoholics. Its for those affected by a family member's drinking. Sorry .

Thank you for responses. I've noted whats been said. I'm trying to have a meeting with her dad to talk about the situation. Also spoke to her older sisters and they are going to try and talk to her. She didn't get into college today, said she slept in. A regular occurence these days. She stays up half the night on the computer every night. Never goes to bed a reasonable time, says she cant get to sleep if she goes early. So no EMA again, and no money for bus fares! I've disabled the computer(but didnt have the guts to tell her)so she cant get on facebook at all today. I'll send her a text tonight telling her the internet will be back on as long as she goes to college tomorrow.

Thanks for offer of 'chat' but not sure how to as i am new on here

I just think i should 'nip this in the bud' if i can. She drinks a whole bottle of amaretto which is 25% i think. I just pay for her mobile and her food. She is getting EMA and has a part time job which she gets £20 a week for, She was affected quite a lot by losing her nanna a few months ago, Maybe a coping mechanism, i dont know,
By the way what is 'an emotional child iykwim'?