they’re not a dependent 24 hrs a day alcoholic, just serious serious binge drinker to point of losing control trying to mask emotional problems, would like to advise him?

Alcohol abuse will ruin the lives of individuals and wreck family values. An alcohol addict will be deprived off his self esteem, hope, confidence and respect in the society. It is quite a difficult process to come out without an expert guidance. The addict must be in the state of admittance of the dire consequences and his alcohol behavior. If can do this, then the addict is already on the way to something much better which will cure him. Addicts with certain level of courage and determination alone can expect meaningful and lasting sobriety. The tough process lies in preparing the addict to face the battle of recovery. If the addict has prepared himself, he may bear the fruits of success very soon. Alcohol abuse will make the addicts unable to relate anything except their desire to use drugs. They go to any extent to use the drugs.

Individuals who have tried unsuccessfully to cut on how much they drink, then the individual may have a problem with alcohol abuse. The individuals must understand the long period of time they have been drinking and how much of damage would have done to their health. The programs offered must motivate the addict to be relieved from the clutches of alcohol. An exceptional personal care by the professionals should be offered. The treatment program must be tailor made to the individuals. The treatment must ensure that the addicts will never fall in to the cycle of alcohol abuse once again. This requires continuous monitoring of the patient after the treatment.

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I have a friend who stopped drinking alcohol two days ago and she has been experiencing what seems to me like withdrawal symptoms. She’s always craving alcohol and gets clammy hands. I told her these are signs that she should get herself treated for addiction but she won’t listen to me. Am I right? If so, what can I do?