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Suggest Solution To Deal With Problematic Drinking Habits

My brother is a problem drinker, but not yet an alcoholic. I am considering writing him a letter to let him know how concerned, worried, scared I am about his health. I also want him to know that I am aware of how much he is drinking - sneaking drinks during the day, hiding alcohol in his luggage, etc. Is this a good idea?
posted on Tue, 27 May 2014
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Yes, the idea is great. Your brother should definitely know that an authority is watching him and this authority happens to be his elder brother, who has concerns about him, loves him and want to guide him.

Second thing you have to do is - You need to divert his energy into more useful things such as career, education, health, games etc. Motivate him to participate in games without mentioning the health effects of drinking. Motivate him to work extra time for the sake of his career or education without mentioning anything about drinking. Once his time and energy is diverted and divided among more productive means, he finds less and less time and energy to drink. Works well if practiced properly.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Solution To Deal With Problematic Drinking Habits

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. Yes, the idea is great. Your brother should definitely know that an authority is watching him and this authority happens to be his elder brother, who has concerns about him, loves him and want to guide him. Second thing you have to do is - You need to divert his energy into more useful things such as career, education, health, games etc. Motivate him to participate in games without mentioning the health effects of drinking. Motivate him to work extra time for the sake of his career or education without mentioning anything about drinking. Once his time and energy is diverted and divided among more productive means, he finds less and less time and energy to drink. Works well if practiced properly. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this website. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe some psychotherapy techniques which should help you cure your condition further. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.