If your husband is drinking to the point of blacking out, he has a drinking problem. I'm a recovering alcoholic, so I know what I'm talking about. I used to drink like that too, and believe me, that's a DANGER SIGN. Obviously he drinks ALOT -- and blacking out is serious. It can lead to alcohol poisoning, and that can kill you. One day he may never wake up.

You might suggest that he call AA -- but it would probably make him mad because I doubt he thinks he has a drinking problem. You know his moods. If you think he'd be ok with you suggesting it, go ahead.

But the next time he gets into a violent mood, do like Shezbut says. Gather up a bunch of stuff, grab your kids and get OUT OF THERE and don't come back. Go stay with someone you trust, and dont' let him know where you are!! Hopefully he won't be able to find you either. He has got to learn that he cannot do this anymore.

Alcoholics have got to LOSE something in order to "hit bottom." They've got to lose family,or jobs, or car, or house, etc. if they don't lose something, they'll never realize the consequences of their actions. They dont realize that drinking affects others too -- not just themselves! So best of luck my friend. My thought & prayers are with you. God bless. Hugs, Lee