My Dad Is Drinking and Driving.

[Jester]

Hello MPGH,

Let me get this story started. I am honestly scared shitless right now. My father was supposed to go on a boating weekend, he went over and apparently drunk all Saturday afternoon and slept all day. He woke up early today, started drinking and yet again fell asleep. He was supposed to be home at around 5PM EST, It is now 9EST. He has been drinking and I am scared that he might get a DUI. He was fired from his last job because of this, and he was making quite a lot of money. He got a new job, has to work tomorrow, and I'm scared he might not even make it home. I'll most likely be living on the streets. If he ever gets home, can someone give me something to tell him so he can stop drinking. He does this EVERY FUCKING weekend. I am honestly so fed up with it. I am currently in school, and trying to pay off my student loans, so I don't want to rent a place to myself. My mom is crying and being emotional and can not handle it. Just please help me out MPGH.


EDIT: His phone is connected to his car and he will not answer. MPGH, my main focus is going through school so I can continue in life, should I live with a friend? At this point I am considering it greatly. He lives with his parents and they are hard on him, but he doesn't have to deal with bullshit like this.

[Xiolest]

Honestly if its that bad and you guys are really worried get him help with his drinking issues.

[Jester]

Honestly if its that bad and you guys are really worried get him help with his drinking issues.

He goes to AA, that doesn't help him. We've tried so many things. He even promised me he wouldn't drink.


EDIT: 10:28, Still not home.

[Eternity]

Honestly call the local authorities and make sure he is ok. I mean I don't know what to tell you. Also try to input a gps in his phone so you can keep track off where he is.

[[MPGH]Hova]

you and your mom should go somewhere else out the house.

[CROOSH]

Is he home yet? If not just learn to be independent. Live without him

[Gaar]

"1,000 thanks and my father said he would stop drinking and driving."

That's kinda rude

[[MPGH]Hova]

That's kinda rude

whats rude is not hitting thanks :/

[Gab]

Hello MPGH,

Let me get this story started. I am honestly scared shitless right now. My father was supposed to go on a boating weekend, he went over and apparently drunk all Saturday afternoon and slept all day. He woke up early today, started drinking and yet again fell asleep. He was supposed to be home at around 5PM EST, It is now 9EST. He has been drinking and I am scared that he might get a DUI. He was fired from his last job because of this, and he was making quite a lot of money. He got a new job, has to work tomorrow, and I'm scared he might not even make it home. I'll most likely be living on the streets. If he ever gets home, can someone give me something to tell him so he can stop drinking. He does this EVERY FUCKING weekend. I am honestly so fed up with it. I am currently in school, and trying to pay off my student loans, so I don't want to rent a place to myself. My mom is crying and being emotional and can not handle it. Just please help me out MPGH.


EDIT: His phone is connected to his car and he will not answer. MPGH, my main focus is going through school so I can continue in life, should I live with a friend? At this point I am considering it greatly. He lives with his parents and they are hard on him, but he doesn't have to deal with bullshit like this.

Unfortunately, there's nothing you can do for him directly. The only way an addict can quit his addiction is by understanding that he is addicted AND by having the will to actually stop. Addiction is hard to live and to accept. Because he is drinking and driving, you should probably call the cops. There's nothing much left to do at this point. It will be hard at first, but you guys will be better off that way. You might not want to do that, but the problem is now bigger than his addiction considering that he might kill or injure someone while driving.

[Eternity]

OP what @Gab said is very true, even through he doesn't care about injuring himself, his behavior can get others into situation they don't want to be in. So try to do the best you can.

[Gaar]

whats rude is not hitting thanks :/

Why would i thank such an inconsiderate post?

[Conquerable]

Guilt trip him. Tell him you're thinking about running away because of his drinking.
If he doesn't change then move to a friends house.
If he isn't willing to change for his son then he's not fit to be a father.

[apollofire007]

I lost my Dad bez of drinking and smoking. I think you can do it. Try to make him understand the long term health issues related with drinking. You should do your best and keep trying. Never give up!! I lost my dad bez could do my part to stop him. God bless your family. Thanks

[Terror]

Call the police and hope, he doesn't kill himself or others.

[NYCSavage]

It sounds harsh but it's true, you need to call the police, imagine you don't, he drives drunk and hits a kid and kills him. His guilt would lead to depression and more drinking, then your guilt for not doing anything would manifest and could start you drinking also. It's a nasty slippery slope. ACT NOW!