Many families are constantly bearing this question.The main thing is not to focus on the label "alcoholic" or "addict". It is rather about how the persons behavior affects their own lives.
If you've noticed that there might be problems due to alcohol/drug consumption, in areas such as the persons work, health, relationships, finances, self-confidence, self-respect, the law or similar areas, you're not overreacting. People with an addiction are usually unwilling to talk about their problems, or even admit to themselves or others that there is a problem.
Below are some suggestions on what you can do to get some answers to your questions and concerns!
1. Learn about how a person with an addiction may behave
2. Observe the person's behavior carefully for a few days or weeks, without saying anything about it.
3. Talk about the person with other family members or friends. Have they also noticed something that deviates from the persons normal behavior?
4. Seek professional help! For example: alcoholism/drug counseling, doctor, social worker, etc. Tell them about the things you have observed!
Important! Make sure that you or other family members can not come to physical harm! Come up with a safety plan in case you don't feel safe, or if something should happen.
TAKE CARE!
/Carina
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