One thing I have learned is "alcohol" ALWAYS makes things worse. I see it over and over again in my life. I happened to have a conversation about this with my husband yesterday because someone he has been trying to help once again went out drinking. This time I was able to say that it's an awful feeling when you are with someone, be it a friend or a spouse that is a binge drinker. Ok for a while than not, then ok then not it's an awful way to live.