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Family member is full blown alcoholic, gets so drunk can barely walk or talk. how can i verbally set a boundary that i don't want to be around it?
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A family Conference: is needed and some help can be obtaining from ALANON (an AA group of families/friends with members who are alcoholics) INTERVENTION is a more desirable goal than BOUNDARIES. ISOLATION is a common enemy of RECOVERY in alcoholism. My Opinion Only Just my thoughts! Good Luck ! Dr Z
Answered 4/9/2016
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