It is fascinating to articulate something that family members who have been adversely affected by the alcohol dependency of another family member apparently do not comprehend. It seems that by protecting the alcoholic with lies and dishonesty to those outside the family, these well-intentioned family members have in reality created a circumstance that makes it […]

Teresa was a forty-six-year-old interior designer who knew that she had a problem with her drinking. For instance, within the past three months she has felt the need to have a drink or two before going to work, four weeks ago she failed a random hair alcohol test where she is employed, four weeks ago […]

It is remarkable to articulate something that family members who have been unfavorably affected by the alcohol dependency of another family member apparently do not know. It appears that by shielding the alcohol dependent person with untruths and deceit to those outside the family, these well-intentioned family members have in essence created a situation that […]