My parents have been married for almost 25 years, and last week, my mom filed for divorce. They had a discussion over the weekend that really upset my dad, and since then, he has been drinking heavily at bars, driving home, and drinking all night there too. I live 2 hours away from him, and I don't know how to get through to him. I'm scared he will hurt someone or himself while driving drunk. I'm scared he will call me from jail asking me to come bail him out. 

I have tried to talk to him before about cutting back on his drinking. He agrees that he is drinking too much, but he won't stop. He is using alcohol to cope with his sadness and anger. I don't know what to do or how to help him. He is in a very dark place right now.
user
Dad is dealing with his divorce by drinking and behaving recklessly. How do I get through to him and help him find a healthier way
assistant
My parents have been married for almost 25 years, and last week, my mom filed for divorce. They had a discussion over the weekend that really upset my dad, and since then, he has been drinking heavily at bars, driving home, and drinking all night there too. I live 2 hours away from him, and I don't know how to get through to him. I'm scared he will hurt someone or himself while driving drunk. I'm scared he will call me from jail asking me to come bail him out. 

I have tried to talk to him before about cutting back on his drinking. He agrees that he is drinking too much, but he won't stop. He is using alcohol to cope with his sadness and anger. I don't know what to do or how to help him. He is in a very dark place right now.
user
Dad is incredibly depressed and drinking too much after divorce, and I want to help him.
assistant