If they really get into the steps and work them and get to know their character defects and learn new tools to cope with those defects to behave in a different way then there is a change.
But they themselves have to be totally willing to do this.
Originally Posted by
hummingbird1094 
Just wondering if those of you who have had an alcoholic or drug addict in your life ever see their self-centered, controlling, etc personality change once they become sober/clean?
I was talking to a customer at work whose brother is 48 and is an alcoholic. He has been to rehab 2x's and still has the "entitlement" attitude and the controlling demeaning personality.
I guess I was looking for some hope for the one in my life.