What would you suggest?

[Clementa]

Hello to everyone! I would like to ask for your advice because I intend to help a close relative who is alcohol addicted for almost 30 years. My question is if any of you could recomend a clinic/medical center in Europe where my relative can receive a specialized help to quit his addiction. I have already found many private clinics on the Internet, but I would have liked to find out some opinions also from those who have already received a similar treatment and now feel well.
I am aware of the fact that the member of my family cannot quit only through goodwill and that is why I consider that the best help for him is to get a medical treatment (with detox and therapy sessions).

I would truly appreciate your advice and opinions related to my question above.
Thank you!

[boogieman]

hi. i know for me it had to get really bad. i did not want to live any longer, i couldn't stop drinking and i couldn't get drunk or get sober. i went through treatment many times, but would not give myself to the principles i was introduced to. a little while back i began to do the things that were suggested to me, the most effective and important was participating in my own recovery with the help of aa. there have still been times i've wanted to get comatose, but i know where that road ends, and it's not worth it anymore. treatment is but a jump start, real recovery takes a lot of work, but it pays off. the most important thing that any alcoholic must come to terms with is that they have no control over anything once they ingest any amount of alcohol (as well as any other fast acting mood altering drug) and as a result, their quality of life is very poor and very unmanageable. once this is established, the tools of recovery can finally have some impact. for you, i would highly recommend al-anon. it will help you to help yourself and your friend deal with these circumstances. i will send you a uk link. take care,  gm

[Clementa]

Thank you both for your answers and suggestions.
No, he has never experienced a treatment and at this moment he does not know anything about my intention to help him this way. I thought to create something like an intervention procedure, to get all of the family together to discuss really seriously with him about his problem, but also to offer him the sollution.

That was why I was asking for a goog clinic, so that I could contact them and just let my relative know that everything is prepared. I really want to help him because I have begun to fear more and more that his body will not take it any more. I don't want to lose him. Please help me with any suggestion or share with me how your treatment has helped you quit drinking.

Thank you again from the bottom of my heart and I wish good luck to everyone!

[boogieman]

here's what i found online. take care,  gm

http://www.12steptreatmentcentres.com/

[ibizan]

Is your loved one committed to go to treatment?have they gone b4?25 years ago when i went i knew the party was over....I was ready.....i live in the USA and know of no treatment centers in Europe and how they work over there!the best of luck to you and prayers for u and ur loved one!