As the month comes to an end, alcoholism continues to be an issue. Since the pandemic, alcoholism has created more trouble in relationships and more addictions. Although April is considered the month for Alcoholism Awareness, alcohol has been a major reason for getting a divorce and ending a relationship. Alcohol is also one of the contributing factors for a person to abuse, assault, and be violent. However, alcohol should not be considered an alibi for a person who acted violently, aggressively, and forcefully.
When one person drinks more alcohol in the relationship, the other person will notice the personality differences. The alcoholic might be more aggressive and nervous. Additionally, alcohol might be the main reason for an alcoholic to find an escape from their problems. The alcoholic might be more energetic and do sexual advances in the relationship. Yet, if the alcoholic is married, he or she might end up having an affair, a fling, or a one-time rendezvous.
Consuming too much alcohol destroys marriages and affects the entire family. When a person is married to an alcoholic, he or she is more vulnerable to being in an abusive relationship. Also, more arguments occur frequently. The alcoholic always denies their alcohol dependence. Never accompany your alcoholic spouse by drinking more alcohol with them.
Instead, the alcoholic has to accept their addiction to alcohol. He or she has to accept that alcohol is one of the reasons why it is worsening the relationship. He or she has to accept it before going to Alcoholics Anonymous. While the spouse needs to be supportive of the alcoholic, the entire family needs to give support. Also, family and couples therapy is recommended to understand the reasons for being dependent on alcohol.
Often it is too much for a spouse to handle and the spouse might ask for a divorce. Other times, the spouse might ask for a separation from their alcoholic spouse. More Divorces have increased due to alcoholism. For the most part, alcoholism has destroyed families. Here are resources about alcoholism and relationships.
Alcohol and Sex Addiction:
https://www.alcoholrehabguide.org/resources/dual-diagnosis/sex-addiction/
Alcoholism and Divorce:
https://reachonlinerecovery.com/alcoholism-and-divorce/
When is Drinking a Problem in Relationships:
https://www.genesisrecovery.com/when-is-drinking-a-problem-in-relationships/
Alcohol Awareness Month:
Alcohol Awareness Month | AlcoholAwareness.org
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