Originally Posted by maramax
He is now ready for treatment.
If this part is true, it really doesn't matter what method he chooses. For some people AA is a good fit, it offers a lot of support from other alcoholics. Other's perfer more "scientific" based methods like SMART smartrecovery.org which uses a lot of CBT (cognative behavioral theapy) methods. Some just finally get sick of the madness and just quit on their own. The bottom line is he is the one who has to do the work, other's can only show him the way. He is the person who puts the bottle up to his mouth and he is the only one who can stop doing that. Nobody puts a gun to his head and makes him drink. He may also want to consider individual counciling with a psychologist or councilor who specializes in substance abuse. The bottom line though is HE HAS TO DO IT. You can be supportive, others can try to help, but he is the only one who can MAKE THE CHOICE not to drink, and it is a choice. Best to you, take care.