The first step in recovery is to tell me about yourself, your friend or your family member. Don't just sit there and think things are going to get better. Addiction doesn't get better. It gets worse until somebody dies. There is no obligation.
Many patients like to start recovery at home.
If you cannot bring the problem under control using this self-help approach, you will need to consider inpatient or outpatient treatment. This book used by most treatment centers in the world to treat addiction. It will tell you everything you need to know about treating addictive disorders. The big book of recovery from Alcohol abuse. Find an AA meeting close to you.