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My councelor once told me that a person can not have a good relationship with an alcoholic. Why is that?
Dear Linda
I assume you mean an active alcoholic. It is possible to have a good relationship with a recovering alcoholic. The reason you can't have a good relationship with an active alcoholic is that alcohol will always be the most important thing in their lives.
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Addiction to Alcohol
Answers by Expert:
james52144@earthlink.net
Expertise
I can answer any question about addiction, alcoholism, or recovery.
Experience
I am a recovering alcoholic and a member of AA since 1980. I have been the COB and member of the Board of two recovery/rehab facilities.
Organizations
AA
Publications
North Carolina State Bar Journal and Georgia State Bar Journal
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