When you try to talk to that person, even if it your dad or mom, he or she usually gets upset. Then you feel even worse. People who cannot stop using alcohol are addicted to alcohol. They are called alcoholics. People who cannot stop using drugs are called drug addicts, or just addicts.
Alcoholics have a hard time admitting that they have a problem.
They often need help to stop. On this website, you will learn more about alcoholism and how you can deal with your feelings and begin to feel better, even if the alcoholic in your family does not stop drinking. It is not always easy to tell if someone is addicted to alcohol or other drugs. Some people can drink alcohol without having any problems. A glass of wine with dinner or a few beers at a cookout or at a party may not be a problem.