OK, I didn't know where to put this topic... so I'll put this on this forum... anyway...

My Dad is an alcoholic, and he's denying it. I've asked him is he could go to AAA and he says he doesn't have a problem. I don't know what to do... being passed out on the couch doesn't convince me that there isn't a problem... Does anyone have any ideas that I could try to get my Dad to go somewhere, to get help? Or any places my Dad could go to get some help?
Thanks.

I know Poncho, that you're getting sick of these topics... but I'm running out of ideas.
-Sunset

there's not much you can do except try and make him relize how much it bothers you. as a desperate attempt you could try and get someone from AA or another alcoholic group to talk to him. explain to him the first stage of alcoholism is denial. and that he is not showing much of an example to his children by not excepting the truth and dealing with it.

My stepmom was an alcoholic. I didn't know how serious it was until she tried to kill herself by taking a bunch of Tylenol with rum. After she got out of the hospital she went to a drug-free clinic for two weeks. Then she went to AA meeting almost everyday. It was very hard for her. It's hard for her still. But her life is sooo much better without the alcohol! It will always be a struggle for your Dad. Just support him every way you can and let him know you're concerned for him because you love him. I wish you well.

GodsPrincess, I will... but you're not on...
-Sunset

Sunset, im me, it never lets me im you

Thanks GodPrincess, I'll do that.

Opps... I just realized I put "AAA" and not "AA"... lol, that took awhile...
-Sunset

My mom was an alcoholic and my dad called 911. Do it. Next time he comes home drunk call them and tell them hes suicidal or something. An ambulance will come and take him to the hospital. They will make him go to AA meetings. They will make him go through therapy....It worked with us.

Yes, Poncho, I know to punch him in the stomach. But, he's 7' feet, I'm 5'1. He's a lot heavier and stronger than I am. He can beat the crap out of me. They said (my parents) if I ever like hit them, they'll put me in juvie. They've done it before when I only jokingly hit my Dad. Oh well. I'll try anything. Thanks.
-Sunset

oh. allright.

I mean, like, a lot.

yeah, but what if he hits her back?

As I said: punch him in the stomach.

Thanks Charlie. I appreciate your help. Never say it's not good enough. At least you made an effort and cared.
-Sunset

Thanks Poncho. But, I've tried to convince him. It won't freaking work. He's ignorant and violent and does some pretty bad stuff when people keep nagging him.
-Sunset

video tape him while he is drunk. alot. then when he is sober make him watch the tapes. show him how bad it really is. i guess thats not very good, but that is all that i can think of.

Make him go to AA. Convince him he's an alchoholic. Punch him in the stomach if he gets belligerent.