Does inherent alcoholism affect character?
Given the well documented complexities of human nature, my question is. Does inherent alcoholism, which as I understand it, affects about 10% of those generally referred to as alcoholics. The rest, in recovery, no less important. Affect their character, given that in the book 'Alcoholics Anonymous' sober alcoholics, with the odd exception, are described as 'friendly, able and intelligent' people ?
Although notably this refers to 'real alcoholics' see - Chapter 3 of the BB, (4th Ed.) titled,'More About Alcoholism' which provides both a description and their behaviour.
Which begs the further questions, if so, to what extent, and how does this affect both their recovery and their lives before and afterwards?
Not least, because there's a suggestion that apart from being 'friendly, able and intelligent' people they often have special talents and abilities that go far beyond that.