Ongoing support from family members and others can be important in recovery. A good first step is to answer a questionnaire developed by John Hopkins University, Baltimore, USA , to determine whether or not a person is an alcoholic. Studies show that nearly all alcoholics who try to merely cut down on drinking are unable to do so indefinitely. However, if you are not alcoholic but have had alcohol-related problems, you may be able to limit the amount you drink. If you cannot always stay within your limit, you will need to stop drinking altogether.
Many people benefit from support groups.
See AA in Nagpur. This can be a challenging situation. An alcoholic cannot be forced to get help except under certain circumstances, such as when a violent incident results in police being called or following a medical emergency. This doesn't mean, however, that you have to wait for a crisis to make an impact. Family members often try to protect an alcoholic from the results of his or her behavior by making excuses to others about his or her drinking and by getting him or her out of alcohol-related jams.