addiction

Question
My husband who has possible missed less than 12 days of work in 30 years.  However, he drinks everyday after work until he passes out, he drinks on Saturday and after church on Sundays. When confronted with his drinking, his response is I am a hard working man.  I have 300 plus sick days. I'm not hurting any body.  But the problem is his 16 year old daughter, she is embarrassed by his action.  She does not bring friends to her house because she does not know what state her dad will be. When confront with how she feels about the situation, his reply is I have to live my life.  I am not hurting her.  How do I respond to this.  


Answer
Sounds like he is a functioning alcoholic. Perhaps the hardest kind to convenience they have a problem. Maybe you want to do an intervention on him with family and any friends that know. And, just let him know how bad he is hurting the family and your daughter. have you guys been going to Alateen and Al-Anon? It's great for family and friend of loved ones who have alcoholics in their life. You can goggle al-anon in your area and find meetings. They can help provide lots of support. That's the best answer I have. They can provide lots of support and answers for you. Good Luck. Al-Ateen if for kids with alcoholics in their life. if you need to write back feel free to.