Originally Posted by
deadboy1977 
WHAT makes one realize that they have a problem?
I am having trouble comprehending that!
One realizes they have a problem when they are about to lose everything in their life that truly means anything to them because alcohol has TAKEN OVER. If you lay down the consequences of her behavior and she still continues to drink--your connection to her is over. These are things that are taught to families that pursue an "intervention".
One of the best shows on TV is "Intervention"--real life stories of families/loved ones trying to get their addict to go to rehab/counseling. WATCH IT !! You'll see how laying down consequences to an addict almost always spurns them to seek rehab. As the saying goes--you have to hit rock bottom to realize you need to climb up and seek sobriety.
"Intervention"--A & E channel, Monday nites @ 7 p.m. cst.