What is the cure for alcoholism?
There is no cure for alcoholism except stopping the disease process by stopping the drinking. People with alcoholism who have completely stopped drinking are called “recovering alcoholics”. Recovering alcoholics can lead healthy, happy, productive lives. Can family members make an alcoholic stop drinking? No. It is important to know that an alcoholic needs help to stop drinking, but no one can be forced to accept the help, no matter how hard you try or what you do. It is also important to know that family members by themselves cannot provide the help that an alcoholic needs. An alcoholic needs the help of people trained to treat the disease. How many children in the United States have at least one alcoholic parent? About eleven million children in our country are growing up with at least one alcoholic parent. There are probably a few in your class right now. And remember, some adults grew up with alcoholic parents too. I know I can’t make my alcoholic parent stop drinking, so what can
