Originally Posted by AZ

51 yr old man tells you he abuses alcohol. His wife says this is destroying the family. What qs. will you ask the man to initiate a discussion about his alcohol use and its effects on family?

a. did you know most patients who drink as much as you do lose their families
b. do you feel guilty about what you're doing to your children
c. do you realize the damage your use of alcohol is doing to your family
d. what do you think is the impact of your drinking on your family
e. your wife says your use of alchol is destroying the family