[header] How to deal with an alcoholic parent [title] Stay away when your parent is drinking. [step] It's completely understandable to want to help your parent or " watch " them when they're drinking, but they may not behave the same when they're drinking as they do when sober. Some parents might start fights with their spouses or even the kids when they're drinking. 
To minimize your chances of getting caught in the crosshairs, stay away. [substeps] Locate a safe place you can go to when your parent's drinking gets out of control.