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I believe that the operative word is "alcoholic", of course your friend's husband is an alcoholic.

That term is used to describe what they can do. Many people think of alcoholics as literally lying down drunk in the gutter, you and I know both know that is not true.

It is a progressive disease that has very identifiable components to each stage of the disease. There is a great book called "Under the Influence," by Dr. James Milam which describes all of this.

My heart goes out to your friend, it looks as if though her husband changed one addiction for another. Families of addicts suffer the worst, and usually get little or no attention to the effects of alcohol on their lives. I think it is great that you are there for her.