Desperately trying to help my friend

Down the road a bit, something like The Sinclair Method might help in case of a relapse, but my guess from across the pond is that NHS is going to want her to detox, then they will offer Campral or Naltrexone (depending on the condition of her liver). You might need to go with her to her appointments and fight for her some, but I don't know if that's allowed. 

Go to c3foundationeurope and click on Services, then Local NHS Guidelines to see information on who normally prescribes alcoholism medications for your specific area. She'll likely need to set up an appointment with her GP and get a referral, although depending on the area she may be able to self-refer (not certain about this). 

Did they just send her to counseling last time, no detox or treatment?

Hi there I'm so sorry your friend is going through this it's so sad watching a loved one in turmoil firstly I would like to say what a good friend you are to be seeking help for her 

The amount she is drinking is dangerously high therefore she would definatly need some help from medical expert as detox from that amount can be extremely dangerous so first and foremost you need to get her to a doctor 

Most people can not afford rehab a detox centres therefore a doctor must help I really suggest you look into The Sinclair Method and naltrexone / nalmefene in uk this does not require detox you actual take a the pill one hour before drinking and eventually your consummation of alcohol is deterred and lowered this is a very quick summary of the Sinclair Methid but please research and read dr Eskapas book The cure for alcoholism but in the meantime I think your friend desperately needs medical help and counselling 

I wish you the best and hope this helps 

Hi Lisa. I am sober for nearly 5 years and never took any medication. 2 brilliant replies from people with experience. Best of luck

Hiya,

You are such a good person to stand by your friend! From my own experience not many people out there truly care and are there no matter what.

I know this is so unlikely but could you try coerce your friend in going to an aa meeting. Even if you could persuade her to go while she is drunk. Cos being in a room of people that all have the same stories and battles with drink, all at different stages of recovery I really think can help. To know there are loads of us out there all of whom know exactly what your friend is going through. And want to help others going through this hell of alcoholism. 

Wish you all the luck in the world. Big hugs xxx

Some tough choices for certain. I have not seen anybody drink that much regularly which is shocking and sad as a friend to you. Some good replies but what to do? Doctor to visit as suggested by bangleina. Also good reply from adefree as usual.

Hi Lisa! I'm sorry about what's happening to your friend. It really sucks big time. My uncle was like that as well, he was even admitted to the hospital because of the cirrhosis of the liver which forced him to stay sober for several weeks. Once he got out of the hospital, he went back to drinking after a few weeks. One thing that helped him to get clean again was when his youngest daughter talked him out of it. He was scared as hell, that's a fact. But because of his daughter, he was able to get past it. Maybe your friend needs to find consciousness from her kids if she has one or two. That's usually the wake-up call in some alcoholics.