leo......I think that one factor that comes very much into play with those who have an addict or alcoholic in their lives......is, that, most people know little to zero about what alcoholism really is and the nature of it....AND, on top of that...know nothing about what recovery requires and what a solid recovery program is......
Actually, who does!?? It almost always requires an urgent reason to have to learn about it.
It is not o nly the l oved ones who don't know---alcoholics (and addicts) don't know, either, and their overall denial doesn't help, either.....
This is why it is so encouraged that when folks come to the forum, we are quick to encourage that they learn....learn....learn......
Knowledge is power.....
dandylion