How can an alcoholic be helped?
There is little one can do until the person reaches the point of admitting they have a problem that is beyond their control and asks for help. At that point, counsel from our pastoral staff can be sought concerning specific referrals to programs and services including AA, (Alcoholics Anonymous), and help offered by our church. You should, however, get help for yourself and your family as alcoholism affects all of you. Typically alcoholics tend to be manipulative and to avoid taking responsibility for their choices to drink they cast blame upon others – usually family members. It is easy to become a co-enabler of alcoholic behavior especially if abuse is involved. Help is available but too frequently is not sought due to fear. Try to develop a network of support through Bible study and prayer groups. Drunkenness is forbidden by God throughout the Bible. For example, in Ephesians 5:18, the apostle Paul instructs the Christian, “Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead
