what do i do? - Page 2

Apoc · 11-29-2009, 11:27 AM

As an addict (pain killers), clean for 2 years now, I can tell you there is nothing you can say that will change his mind. If he wants to stay sober, he will, if he doesnt, he wont. Just remind him he has people to talk to.

jtemple · 11-29-2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Trip

If he is bad enough to go to AA, you should open the whiskey and pour it out. Seriously

Been there, done that. It won't solve anything. If he wants to drink, he's going to. It doesn't matter what you say. The best you can do is just listen and offer support. If you piss him off, it'll just get worse.

racedoll · 11-29-2009, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Apoc

As an addict (pain killers), clean for 2 years now, I can tell you there is nothing you can say that will change his mind. If he wants to stay sober, he will, if he doesnt, he wont. Just remind him he has people to talk to.

I would have to agree with this. Just be there as support.

azoomm · 11-29-2009, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by OTB

http://www.al-anon.alateen.org/

JMHO

He's a grown-up.

He will choose to stay sober, or drink again. HIS choice.

If you want to support him, go to al-anon.

Unless, of course, you can say "I love you" [superbad] boop [/superbad]

OneSickPsycho · 11-29-2009, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

Drink the Whiskey.

Problem solved.

JC

Absolutely. Since he quit drinking, he obviously bought it for you anyway. I'd thank him after regaining consciousness.

wildchild · 11-29-2009, 08:33 PM

when i quit smoking i kept a pack of smokes for a year. when it was time to get rid of them i had 'em out looking at them for a bit. just a thought he may have had it all along and is now ready to get rid of it.

i would ask him about it.

z06boy · 11-30-2009, 10:34 AM

Is it possible he bought it as a gift for someone else since it is the holiday season...I mean since he's been doing so well ? I guess I wouldn't do anything until I had a chance to talk to him.

Rider · 11-30-2009, 10:54 AM

Like already mentioned, could have been a gift for someone or maybe even a gift for him from someone who didn't know he was in AA.

It was unopened so that showed he had a little restraint right there. Just say to him, "I saw that bottle of whiskey on the table, who are you giving that to as a present" see what he says.

RACER X · 11-30-2009, 10:59 AM

when he's passed out, kick'em in the nutts

MILK · 11-30-2009, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by OneSickPsycho

Absolutely. Since he quit drinking, he obviously bought it for you anyway. I'd thank him after regaining consciousness.

Like most said, it's his choice whether he drinks or not..

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wildchild cruiser Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: on the run Moto: '09 HD superglide, 16 Yamaha FZ 09 Posts: 2,749	when i quit smoking i kept a pack of smokes for a year. when it was time to get rid of them i had 'em out looking at them for a bit. just a thought he may have had it all along and is now ready to get rid of it. i would ask him about it.

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z06boy Letzroll Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lake Norman area, NC Moto: 07 Red R1 & 07 Blue R6 Posts: 5,265	Is it possible he bought it as a gift for someone else since it is the holiday season...I mean since he's been doing so well ? I guess I wouldn't do anything until I had a chance to talk to him.

11-30-2009, 10:54 AM	#18
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Like already mentioned, could have been a gift for someone or maybe even a gift for him from someone who didn't know he was in AA. It was unopened so that showed he had a little restraint right there. Just say to him, "I saw that bottle of whiskey on the table, who are you giving that to as a present" see what he says.