For as long as I can remember I have been in situations where I needed to help a family member make responsible choices while they were under the influence of alcohol. I have a 21 year old brother who has been drinking for a few years now. There have been a few situations where I had to pick him up around midnight because he crashed the car while being drunk. My dad was also an irresponsible drinker when I was in high school. I would get in between my mom and him because they would argue so aggressively, my junior year I had to go to the hospital because I would get migraines from all the stress their relationship caused me. Alcohol brings mental and health problems, it not only affects the person drinking but also the people around them. There are many solutions for my family to overcome the addiction of alcohol.