My belief is the answer is Yes, they still love us BUT...they have no capacity to SHOW love when in disease.
Love is a verb.....that means its an action word. Addicts and Alcholics are incapable of taking loving action towards others when they do not love themselves.
If they loved themselves, they would not abuse themselves with the chemicals and thier dreaded aftermath consequences.
I love myself today, which is why I take loving actions towards myself on a daily basis by going to meetings, sponsoring people, setting up chairs, making coffee at a meeting and doing service.
When I love myself that way, Im truly able and capable of loving others.
peace,
FOB