I try to look at the addicts in my life how I would look at anyone else. Addicts don't deserve a million chances, or a get free out of jail card, or a fifth chance when they cheat, or to get out of bills.
I have seen so many times addicts get away with doing things that no one would ever accept just because the person is an addict. Yes our addicts are sick, but that doesn't give them an excuse to treat others like crap.
I am a recovered A and a loved one of addicts and I can tell you right now, the more times addicts get away with doing something (cheat, stealing, etc.) the more they know they can use their addiction as an excuse to just not behave like a part of society. I knew what I was saying and doing when I was an addict, I just didn't care.