I’m Sober but My Spouse Still Drinks

Working for sobriety can be incredibly empowering and can also strengthen your relationships with your friends and your family. However, if you are now sober but are still dealing with an alcoholic spouse then you might find that the health of the relationship, and your own personal health, is in major jeopardy. Taking the steps towards getting your loved one help the help he needs may start with you asking yourself, “How do I know my spouse needs rehab?” If you have overcome alcoholism then you are well aware of the symptoms of alcoholism.

Why You Need to Help an Addicted Spouse

If you do not help your alcoholic husband or wife, it could have dire consequences such as the following:

• Your own fledgling sobriety could be threatened because of the stress of dealing with an alcoholic spouse
• Your marriage could be strained to the point where you seriously consider divorce rather than risk your own sobriety
• Your safety, the safety of your children and of your alcoholic spouse is in jeopardy

How to Hold an Alcohol Intervention

Prior to performing an intervention for a loved one, it is important that you gather as much support as you can from your friends and family. Facing sobriety on your own can be a daunting task. Calling on those who will be positive and supportive can make it more bearable to take that step toward a sober lifestyle.
Family support throughout rehab can prove invaluable. On family weekends and other visiting opportunities, you will be able to provide your strength, support, and love to your recovering spouse. This can also help you rebuild and strengthen your injured relationship.

Integrated Rehabilitation Help

Helping an alcoholic spouse will go beyond removing all alcohol from your home and going to support meetings. While those two steps are certainly an important part of treatment, consider selecting an integrated rehab center that will address not only alcohol addiction but also any underlying or overlapping mental illnesses. Without effective treatment that helps your alcoholic wife treat all parts of her illness, there is a risk of rehab being ineffective over the long-term. Rehab can treat all of a patient’s conditions, greatly increasing the odds of a successful sobriety.

Alcoholic Rehabilitation Help

Dealing with an alcoholic spouse while managing your own sobriety and other family responsibilities can be overwhelming. With this in mind, you shouldn’t hesitate to get your alcohol addicted spouse the help that he needs. Our team of counselors can help you find the balance needed to restore your marriage. From helping you to plan an intervention to determining how you can best support your spouse, our counselors can help. Call us today at are 24 hour, toll-free helpline. Calls are completely confidential.