I created a thread this afternoon titled "I'm flabbergasted..." I won't say anything more about that.

When I got home there was a message from my dad. I called him back and he seemed to be feeling a lot better. I think he's managed to get past his alcohol withdrawals on his own. Anyway, he said his friend is going to take him to his first AA meeting this week. I'm so relieved! I hope that helps him. I said to my dad, and my sister really agreed, that he is the type that would likely really enjoy AA. He's a social animal and AA is definitely a great place to socialize. He also loves to talk and tell stories. AA is a great place for that, too. Unlike me, he probably won't mind the religious aspect of it. He's not particularly religious, but he can "become" religious if it means some fun and socializing.