She is alcoholic and it will get worse unless she quits completely, and goes into recovery. Drinking only on weekends or trying to moderate once someone is addicted never works. The only solution is abstinence. But she has to choose that - no one can force someone into recovery. It's really too bad - she may have had some trauma or abuse when she was young, and has emotional pain that she covers up with the alcohol, but it's hard to know because people drink for many reasons. I really feel for the children. This will affect them the rest of their lives. I am sorry for your situation too, but glad you have moved out - it will just get worse unless she quits completely.