Problem Drinkers

The problem drinker needs to face the fact squarely that he is in trouble with alcohol. He should not delude himself by thinking that he can stop drinking whenever he chooses. For too many alcoholics, this illusion persists as they continue to drink until they damage their health, become mentally deranged, or die from their drinking.

The first step for a problem drinker is to admit that his drinking is a problem so that he can be helped. If this is not admitted, there is little likelihood of his dealing with it in time. But in the majority of cases, alcoholics will not admit to their alcoholism. The mental process that led them to becoming an alcoholic hinders them from doing anything about it. That is why the families and friends of such a person should try to help him.

Can official agencies be counted on to handle the problem? Of course, there are various ones in different lands that can be of assistance.The number of countries in which any adequate response to alcohol-related problems has been mounted has so far been small. Similar inaction in the face of an infectious illness which wrought such havoc would be seen as sadly culpable, and any ‘drug’ problem of similar dimensions would certainly cause alarm.

For so many countries is the accepted, cherished, and literally hallowed drug of society’s choice. . . . Alcohol is fun, hospitality, friendship, fiesta, reach-me-down nerve tonic, manliness, romance, celebration, the drink which clinches the bargain, laughter, snobbery and sacrament. What would we do without it? How can it really threaten our health? Anyone who puts a contrary view is dismissed as a kill-joy.”

However, as the publication points out, alcohol abuse is a major threat to health, happiness and life itself. But it should not be assumed that some agency is going to handle the problem.

Nor should a person think that alcoholism can be allowed to develop and then be cured by some medical treatment. There is no medical “cure” for alcoholism. While a number of things can be helpful, such as an improved diet and nutrition, overcoming low blood sugar, medication and hospitalization, more is needed. The basic problem still is in the mind and heart of the individual.

The alcoholic who has been treated only clinically without proper attention to motivation and other similar factors, nearly always reverts to alcoholism. The main factors in recovery are: early treatment, the patient’s earnest desire and determination to improve, and the help of those close to him.

While some psychiatrists believe that discussing an alcoholic’s problems and telling him or her what alcohol is doing to the body will help to convince the person to stop drinking, Dr. Benjamin Kissin of New York states:I haven’t found that quite satisfactory here at the clinic.

Without doubt, changing one’s life pattern is essential. So is discontinuing one’s unwholesome associations, abandoning those who are not really friends but who contribute to one’s alcoholism. Yet, from where can such powerful motivation come to help to change one’s whole life pattern?

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