| Alcohol and arguing just do not mix. In some | | | | leave the room, the yelling may continue, but at |
| cases, a minor argument can escalate into | | | | least you will out of harms way. |
| something much worst. The slightest comment | | | | Make sure that you are not starting the |
| can set off a full-blown fight. Sometimes the | | | | arguments when they start. This is the worst |
| fights can end badly for both. It is not uncommon | | | | thing you can do. If you know the person is |
| for fights to erupt in the household when you live | | | | drinking and had enough, talking about anything |
| with an alcoholic. Even the sweetest person can | | | | could set them off. This is not the time to talk |
| become mean if they feel threatened in any way. | | | | about no money for food or the car needs repair. |
| The only way to avoid any arguments from | | | | You will just start an argument that you will not |
| escalating is to avoid any arguments or | | | | win. The alcoholic never loses the fight because |
| discussions when the person is under the influence. | | | | they never back down in most cases. They are |
| This might be hard to do, but it is something that | | | | not thinking clearly and have no idea what is what. |
| you have to do. | | | | Make sure that the kids know that this not the |
| Making the most of a bad situation is hard to do, | | | | time to discuss anything with the alcoholic adult. |
| but you must try. You might have to walk away | | | | Kids should never discuss anything with the parent |
| even though you know that you are right about | | | | who is drinking. Even the sweetest parent can |
| something. You have to avoid making things | | | | become the meanest person when they are |
| worst. If the person drinking feels strongly that | | | | drinking. You never know what will set them off |
| they are right or that you did something wrong, | | | | or what they will do. They are under the influence |
| they are not going to see it any different by | | | | of a mind-altering addiction. Always wait until they |
| arguing with them. They are going to get angrier | | | | are not drinking before letting the kids talk to the |
| and this is when physical, verbal and mental abuse | | | | drinking parent. |
| can occur. This can be the hardest part of living | | | | If the argument continues after you leave the |
| with an alcoholic. However, to avoid serious | | | | room, you may have to leave the house for a |
| problems, you should drop it and walk away. | | | | while. This is sad, but it is the truth in some cases. |
| If the arguing starts, you should leave the room | | | | They may follow you around yelling at you. You |
| and not say another word. If you continue to | | | | may need to leave for a while so that they can |
| argue, you are just adding to the fire. This is | | | | calm down. If you do, make sure to take the kids |
| when bad things can happen. The alcoholic that | | | | and the car keys for all cars. Give them a few |
| believes that they are right and that you are the | | | | hours to calm down before returning. Sometimes, |
| wrong one, they could fight back if you continue | | | | it is better to wait until they pass out. Just avoid |
| to talk. It is not uncommon to hear how bad you | | | | any confrontations when the person is drinking. It |
| are or how they detest the sight of you. You | | | | is much safer for you. |
| have to walk away before this starts. Even if you | | | | |