How do you get an alcoholic to admit they have a problem?

You really need to give a true back story for a good answer.

What is the problem? If he is being abusive mentally, or especially physically, there is a problem. If he is just getting drunk a lot because he enjoys it, maybe you need to worry less about it. If drinking gets in the way of work or school, well then maybe there is a problem, if not, well maybe there isn't.

Unfortunately I've been called an alcoholic by some people who never drank before so I am more on the side of the accused. If they are abusing you in any way then you need to bring it up with them, the alcohol isn't necessarily the problem. Tell them to stop being an *** when their drunk. No more fights when their drunk, ect. If they are losing their job because they drink, well then they need to cut back. But if they are drinking a lot but not causing any problems? Maybe you need to let them go a bit.

Telling someone to stop drinking, especially for no reason, will never last, and never work.

not really - taking a first step does not always mean there is a cliff involved. It might not be a "first step is the last step" scenario for everyone. Perhaps taking the first step is exactly that -the FIRST step ∙ however - if there IS a cliff, then, yes - the first step leads to a place from which there is really no turning back. It is up to each individual to determine if its a cliff or not The point is, that If YOU have a problem, then the first step to resolving the problem is admitting you have that problem. If you do not accept the existence of the problem then there is no way to address it as the denial prevents any solution. Now - I submit that, if you think you MIGHT have a problem, you almost certainly do. "Normal" people do not wonder if their consumption of substances is an issue, since it is not. ∙ EDIT: and you are not the only one that has heard it at all

When he's ready to stop is the only time that he will. He has to know he has a problem and want to change. And it may take a few time. I left my Boyfriend because of his drinking I was 21 with his baby. Just couldn't take it anymore. His drinking lead to other behavior that was worse. So now its 10 yrs later. I'm married with 2 children now.And just LAST year he decided to to be sober and would like a relationship with his daughter. Well she does not even remember him. And from what she knows of him She does not want anything to do with him. I thought I could help him. But you just can't unless he's ready!

lay out the facts. lay out comparison facts. consult a professional on the matter, its really all you can do... I don't know too much about dealing with alcoholism, but I will tell you this... he NEEDS you. So keep supporting him and try to help him through this.

u should tell him to try 2 stay sober 4 2 months and if he kant do it u should tell him dat he does hav a problem kuz drinking is always on his mind

Make a video of them drunk and show it to them sober.