Boyfriend Has Alcohol Problem, He’s Not an Alcoholic (Yet)…?

Question by fairymill1: Boyfriend has alcohol problem, he’s not an Alcoholic (yet)…?
… and I would like him to watch a film where the character has an alcohol problem, and it develops into Alcoholism, so he can see how easily it can develop, and hopefully make him realise he needs to do something about it before it gets bad.
Can anyone suggest any feature films where the story is like this?
Many Thanks.

Best answer:

Answer by Sandra S.
Here is a list of movies dealing with drug addiction and alcoholism. Some are strictly Hollywood portrayals, and some are actually quite realistic. All give a great message.

Clean And Sober
Days Of Wine And Roses
Gia
I’ll Cry Tomorrow
Leaving Las Vegas
Malcolm X.
My Name Is Bill W.
Smoke Signals
Tender Mercies
The Betty Ford Story
The Cracker Factory
Traffic
Under The Volcano
Vital Signs
When A Man Loves A Woman
Shattered Spirits

Good Luck to you both. Remember he has to make up his mind not to drink, no one can do this for him.

Answer by 2Q&Learn
I don’t know about films, but,
the following online articles you may find helpful:

Young People Ask:
What’s Wrong With Binge Drinking?
– The Dangers
– Tragic Statistics
– Pressure to Drink
– What Choice Will You Make?
http://watchtower.org/e/20040922a/article_01.htm

The Drinking Trap—Are You at Risk? :
– Alcohol Misuse—A Social Catastrophe
– Alcohol Misuse and Health
– Breaking the Chains of Alcohol Abuse
http://watchtower.org/e/20051008/article_01.htm

The Bible’ Viewpoint:
Is It Wrong to Drink Alcoholic Beverages?
– What Does the Bible Say?
– What Did Jesus Do?
– What Should We Do?
http://watchtower.org/e/200612b/article_01.htm

Here is one youtube video, though:

Jacqueline Saburido: The Short Story
(includes the driver’s comments from prison, & his 911 call)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5-bz3GVNtc&feature=related

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