Originally Posted by
Sasha1972 
Maybe it's better than what you're used to, but this still doesn't seem like any kind of "normal" (yet alone "better than normal").
Yep, this is exactly it. Better than what I am used to and better than last time. 1 day of being drunk vs 4. No new holes in the wall, no screaming or name calling, etc.
So where is the line between progress and excuses? This is legitimately better than last time (and the time before, and before, etc), but yes, I agree with everyone that it is still not good.
Thanks everyone for the perspective. I am a hard-truth person myself, so I sometimes need to hear it back.
He has his first appt with the addiction centre tomorrow. Afterwards, I will call and see if I can get in myself since that is a service they offer. Fingers crossed they say something to get through to him.