Re: How to approach someone about their drinking problem (a bit long)
I would not call child protective services on anyone. Thats about the worst advice in the world.
If he is hostile to the criticism, again, its really unlikely he will listen to you regardless of the venue. The best you can do is find a way to tell him that you can help, and the second he wants it you are there. Again, you'll have to figure out by the standards of your relationship how this is can be tactfully accomplished.
One way would be lie slightly about your own situation (unless this would be ridiculous, depends on how much you drink), where you comment how you have been getting "a little out of hand," no need to make a big production out of it, but basically talk about yourself and how you are calming down, which leaves the blank space for him to say something similar. If he doesn't, well, your efforts probably won't accomplish much at this point, and the best thing you may be able to do is be supportive from a distance--quit drinking with him, of course.
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