Alcoholism* is often described as a three-fold disease – mental, physical, and spiritual. The mental aspect of the disease of alcoholism is characterized by denial and delusion thoughts. Family members and friends are often amazed that, despite severe consequences such as arrests, divorces and physical deterioration, the alcoholic continues to drink. The defense mechanisms of denial and delusional thinking are so powerful that the active alcoholic cannot comprehend the reality of their situation. Continue reading “Moment of Clarity”
“Why I Don’t Need to Go to Al-Anon”
In the thirty years, I’ve worked with families of alcoholics, I have seen many distraught mothers, husbands, wives, sons, and other family and friends say they won’t go to Al-Anon for several reasons.
Following is a list of the most common reasons why co-alcoholics won’t try this program. Continue reading ““Why I Don’t Need to Go to Al-Anon””