This month is Alcohol Awareness Month -- if you are concerned that someone you love has a problem with alcohol, there are free screenings available.
You can also find out more about warning signs and treatment here:
http://www.samhsa.gov/
It seems that smoking and drinking often go hand in hand... so if you or someone you love is trying to quit smoking, it may help to avoid bars and nightclubs where there will be both heavy drinking and heavy smoking!