Originally Posted by
justanothrdrunk 
It goes like this - You're drunk, we know it. We're here if you want help. If not, good luck to you. And that's what we learned.
Thanks for the story; it's a good one because I know how difficult it is to face relapses. You also make a really good point with "we know it" because so many people think "I'm getting away with it - nobody can tell!" when they relapse and it's so not true. People CAN tell.
My mother is a chronic relapser and I can tell if she's using regularly just by looking at her hair and makeup. She doesn't need to be staggering around or nodding out on the couch for me to know - it shows in the subtlest of ways. (And experience has taught me not to question myself - I'm ALWAYS right.
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It just shows you that not just about being under the influence; it's about who you become when you are addicted. I'm sorry your friend started drinking again, but I'm glad the lesson it taught you was so valuable.
~SK