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Originally Posted by Ellie80
I am not an addict/alcoholic, my father is an alcoholic. So what I don't understand is how some addicts/alcoholics want help & others dont. How can someone want help when the very nature of the disease persuades them to use.
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May I suggest you attend Alanon? If your dad is an alcoholic, you've been affected by the disease as well. The hallmarks for those who grew up with alcoholism are control, anger, obsession, denial.. and one more. Your preoccupation with your dad is a telltale sign.