Your story was mine 5 years ago, today my AH does not work, has no license and is going to jail for his 3 rd DUI. I guess it is all in the progression of the disease. But he still wants me to hug and kiss him and let him know everything is OK. As far as how much alcohol one can take it is amazing, on his last arrest the officer could not believe he was coherent much less walking and talking he blew over a .33 a .40 your dead. I hope your AH will get help as it really doesn't get better.