That's a good question. For some people it takes a DUI while others it takes the family leaving. Sadly, for others (perhaps myself?) it seems rock bottom is death. I once met a guy who went to treatment close to 20 times before he got sober! They say jails, institutions and death. The first time I went to jail I was very scared but the second and third time it no longer fazed me. I have no problem admitting I'm an alcoholic but I do have trouble believing there is a better way to live.
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