I really need help with my partners drinking

[Flo19]

My partner was TTotal for many years and has now started drinking. 5 months in and I’m exhausted. Hes been into hospital for detox and within 4 days of being discharged was drinking again. I tried booking him into private rehab but can’t afford it. I am not sleeping as he is getting up in the night and drinking. When he falls I have to try and pick him up. Where do I go for support. GP just recommends talking therapy which you have to wait weeks for. He needs help now and I don’t know how to help.

[SoberDrunk1]

perhaps you could call A.A. hotline, members will be glad to make a 12 step call.

[Flo19 in reply to SoberDrunk1]

Forgive me for being silly. But having never been in this situation. Is it something I can do on his behalf. He believes AA is a religious charity and it puts him off. If I call will they still help me on his behalf

[SoberDrunk1 in reply to Flo19]

I can assure you, it’s a spiritual program of action. An individual can come up with there own concepts of what they believe in. Yes A.A. members will still try to help as long as the prospect is willing to listen. They will come in and share their experience strength and hope.

You probably can educate yourself about the disease by reading the book AA. I will put the link to the text later. You may visit the site and start reading it. There are 2 chapters you can focus on “more about alcoholism “ and there is a solution chapter.

[Stippler]

Could you go to Alanon meetings? There you could hopefully meet others in your situation who could steer you in a good direction.

[Flo19]

thank you feel your replies. Sometimes its hard not to feel alone. But I will definitely read the book as I want to be there for him. Sounds like a good suggestion and a good starting point.