I know that he WANTS it to be a one time relapse. Just like I wanted mine to be...but addiction is very powerful...Be careful about patting him on the back so much for flushing the 2 bags and for telling you...because I know as an alcoholic...that can make it seem like you have "accepted" his relapse and that it didn't cause any bad consequences for him..he subconsciously could use that as the next reason to slip again.

I had 8 years sober and slipped 4 years ago and only wanted it to be a one time slip...and it hasn't been...I keep "slipping" and haven't put together more than 10 months sober in the last 4 years...

My 8 years sobriety was very easy...never thought about drinking...but once i picked up....it has never been "easy" to not drink again