Read my update. Evidence? Yes, it is radioactive waste they don't want anywhere on their own soil. That should tell you enough.
SIGSEGV
If you just want it to work, and you're coming from Windows or Mac, use Ubuntu. It's a nice intro, and the hardware support is excellent.
Jurassic
Many of the programs recommend therapy first. No one wants to drink themselves to death, even though it feels like that sometimes.
The guilt and shame is brutal, and shouldn't be used to try to change someone into behaving better. It's like spanking you kids, which is illegal now (at least whew I'm at).
Same, but the community was great. Being around people that understand is so beneficial.
I had 2 interventions in my life and neither worked. In fact, they made it much worse for me.
I suggest that you go to AlAnon and learn a bit about alcoholism before trying anything (btw, AlAnon is not AA, but is a program to help non-alcoholics understand what they're dealing with.)
Your friend is lucky to have you. Don't give up on them. It truly is hellish, and they'll need your support.
You know, you say these things, sexmeat, but never follow through :-P
sings "You know what I meant, you know what I meant, you know what I meant, you dumbass bitch."
LOL! Well, I guess they're actively looking to get killed. What, you think we'll turn a blind eye to this shit, you hitler-esuqe dirtbags?