I have seen this one. These alky's are probably late stage. My wife was late stage and I am telling you this is a true nightmare. I feel sorry for them but cannot control what they do. When they do get sober it takes a long time for them to function in society.
Since I am divorcing my wife I found out a lot more. I didn't think she was drinking when we were first married. She has told me lately she would drink all day passing out twice a day and just didn't drink much when I was there, what an eye opener.