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In reply to your advice on my alcoholic friend
Im in New Zealand, the legal drinking age to buy and consume alcohol is 18. Ricci does not have a license or a car so therefore she does not drive.
As to talking to her parents - they already know. Her dad drinks more than she does and her mums a druggy, so that doesn't particulary help the situation. And we mostly drink at her house as well WITH her dad.
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You do have a problem. The problem really is she has had bad examples and is herself becoming an alcoholic. Unless and until she is ready to face the fact that she is an alcoholic there is not much you or anyone else can do about it.
This is truly a case of leading the horse to water but not being able to force it to drink. In that I mean you might convince her to go to an aa meeting. Though until she is ready to stop drinking and turn her life around a will not mean much to her.
For you I would check you area to see if there is a site called al ateen. This is a parallel organization for friends and families of addicted persons. Through this organization you will meet others dealing with the same problems you are. Through them you may learn new ways of how to help her.
Sorry I can't be of more help. This is a case of she has to want help before help can be given and accepted. Your a good friend for wanting to try and help her. Please don't give up on her.
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