Originally Posted by
ashleek 
... but you would think that someone should do something. Not call him out or anything but maybe just take him off to the side and say something to him, ask if he needs anything, something. Hell I don't know.
I know that this may sound cold or apathetic but - those of us who have tried talking to "active" alcoholics have learned that it is best to leave them to the police or paramedics who can radio for reinforcements if the situation turns ugly.