How To Approach A Friend Who Is Suffering From Alcoholic Addiction

How do I approach a friend who is suffering from alcoholic addiction?

One of the most important things in starting to talk to someone about this would be not to judge or be accusatory and not to suggest in some way that it's them that are wrong or bad, but rather perhaps to be able to talk about some of the problems that come up through thier drinking. Encourage them to talk. Get them to think about the difference between how they perceive things to be and perhaps how they really are. Give someone the opportunity to look at getting some help. Perhaps offering to go with them and offering to be there alongside them to talk about not being alone. Also, when thinking and chatting through a friend, you have to think about your own position. If you are in fact out with someone who is drinking pretty heavily and you find yourself getting involved in behavior that is worrying for you, then there might be someone you also need to talk to.