Originally Posted by
trailmix 
Does it have an impact on his life? Absolutely. It makes his life easier, he may even appreciate it, or not, again, depends on the person. It doesn't affect alcoholism though.
I hate to have to make a 3rd post, but I missed something in my post above. While it doesn't affect alcoholism per se - it could have an effect on the alcoholic in that there are no consequences to drinking. If you make it easier to drink, that can (or not) have an impact as well.
But mostly, it has a negative impact on you.