netta, in my opinion--it is possible if the alcoholic wants sobriety more than anything else in the world. Usually, they have to hurt so bad that sobriety looks like the only option left for them. This is the so-called "bottom". They have to be willing to do anything--anything that it takes to get sober and stay there. It requires intense work and focus. And it takes a lot of time--especially in the beginning.
They have to want it that bad to recover. Those who want it and willing to work for it are able to live in sobriety.
It is a sad fact that many of us who have loved an A want their sobriety much more than they do!!
dandylion