Someone very close to me has gradually become a serious alcoholic. It has gone through all the steps of normal drinking, to heavy drinking, to functional alcoholism, to the point that it is now fully hindering family relationships and his ability to earn a living. He's tried to quit on his own many times over the last ten years, but it just doesn't work. AA didn't seem to help.
Does anyone have any suggestions or experiences with facilities/programs that are effective but cheap? They have no money right now.
Salvation Army?