Approaching an Alcoholic

[smoore]

I have to agree that he won't listen. If you organize an intervention he'll just get pissed off.

Since you care about him you could just say, "Hey man, you're turning into a complete drunk. Stay on this path and there is only ruination." Then DROP IT. Don't pester him, just state your position and have that be the end of it.

Maybe in 5 years he'll be lying in a pool of urine and remember it.