How do you deal with alcoholics when they stop drinking?

I know a person who I believe to be an alcoholic. I finally told her I think she drinks too much, and that I know she was drinking when she would call me. But she would be fun and light when she talked to me over the phone.



I think she is trying to stop drinking. However, since she is not drinking she sounds very serious, almost angry. We hardly talk anymore, because she has changed.



Is the social transactions between addicts and non addicts strained and altered once the addict stops using the drug of alcohol? I'm left here mixed up and wondering what happened to our friendship.How do you deal with alcoholics when they stop drinking?
A lot of **** happens when people stop drinking ... they might stop talking to old friends because that's the only thing they had in common. they might feel a void in their life because they have nothing else to do so now they have to find other hobbies to pass the time. maybe her drinking was an outlet to problems so she might feel a little overwhelmed cause now she has to deal with problems instead of putting them on hold. people do change, and WE try to change for the better ... talking to her is a good way to find out how she feels, and she might need support from friends and family. the best thing you can do if you really care about your friends ship is to not make her go back to drinking if that is what she really wants and also to do try new stuff with her to keep her busy from drinking (going to the movies, bowling, dance classes, skiing) but the main thing that helps is talking and listening .. so just go out to get a cup of Coffee ... all this might make your relationship stronger but you also have to ask yourself if you are willing to not do anything to trigger her back into drinking ... so just start by Talking to her and finding how how she really feels about the drinking and where you stand in the friendship department. all we need is support.