How do I tell my parents that I struggle with an addiction?

Be sure you're ready for that step. Try to prepare yourself for many questions: how did this start, what's your addiction, etc. It is not an easy step so if you feel like it would be easier to seek outside help then you may want to try that approach before going to your parents.

Get them at a time when they are comfortable, probably not advised to do this when they are tense. So, get them at ease and ask them to please sit down because you want to tell them something. Assure them you want help, or are interested in getting help, because this can be of comfort to them. Ask them if they could try and see things from your point of view, but be careful in how you word this. Good luck. It'll be okay.

Have a serious sit down talk with them. Get them together in one room and tell them how bad you feel about it.

Having been down the road of alcohol in my young days I understand you may find it very hard to tell your family of your addiction. Perhaps if you have a close friend you trust they could go with you. Ask them to say this to or simmilar. Your may know Bill has has had some strugles recently. In trying to cope he has turned to drugs. I hope you dont mined me telling you as he felt uneasy about comming to you with this. If I could help you to assist him in seeking help in overcoming his addiction I would be happy to help.

I did not tell my parents for years. Now I am terminal from heart failure and don't know how I can tell them. Do it while you can. You won't regret it.

Be honest, explain that you want and need help, say that you want them to be a part of your recovery

come out and say it you need help and hopefully they will understand that you need professional help :)

Struggling with an addiction can be hard and uncontrollable at times. Start by explaining to your parents that an addiction is tough to handle on your own and that it a big step for you that you are reaching out to them for help. Say, "Mom and dad, I am struggling with an addiction," Being honest and straight to the point will show that you are serious. Explain to them what your addiction is. Continue to ask them if there is anything that they can do for you to help you overcome the struggle of addiction. Give them time to process what you are telling them.