Dear Doc,
My son, Bob, has an addiction to alcohol. Can he live a fulfilling life?
Dear Parent who is concerned about your son’s addiction to alcohol and wondering if he can lead a fulfilling life,
It does not seem like your son is doing very well at the moment. However, if your son is willing, he can try to get rid of the addiction. You can also help him in the process of weaning himself away from alcohol. You could stop stocking up on any kind of alcohol in your home and not buy any for him or for yourself. This way, it makes access to alcohol less easy and you can set an example for him by not consuming alcohol. Also, you could warn him of the after effects of drinking like hangovers and unwise decision making. If your son is willing, it is very likely that he will succeed in getting rid of the addiction.
Just to give you some background info on why your son is addicted to alcohol, I have added this next paragraph. People that are addicted to a substance like drugs, alcohol, etc. are usually because they want to help themselves feel better. They take these substances because it stimulates the brain which releases a chemical called dopamine which is associated with reward and pleasure and gives the person a “high”.
Try to get your teen to become more involved in social and extra-curricular activities (that DON’T involve drinking) as it can help him stimulate the brain in a good way. Research has shown that these activities can help addicts change. Probably, these activities keep the person occupied rather than think of when the next drink is coming.
And to answer your question, yes, your teen can live a fulfilling life. Once he gets rid of the addiction, he is free from his chains to alcohol and he can focus on his goals that he has in life. By the way, President George W. Bush had an addiction to alcohol, but it didn’t stop him from becoming President and ruling America. You don’t have to worry a thing about your son if he manages to get rid of his addiction, life can still go on normally for him and he can still lead a fulfilling life.
Hope I answered your question well enough!
Sincerely,Doc Bob
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