The pattern of behaviour in an alcoholic s family When the alcoholic is inebriated, he uses violence - verbally or physically. A festering bitterness prevails in the household. There is a lack of trust . Nobody trusts you to handle money or be punctual anymore. There is a lack of communication .
Time is spent in battling with the problem of drink.
There is not much time or the atmosphere for discussing family decisions. The real issues take a backseat. You have to be reminded or persuaded even to complete your daily routine, if you have had a bad drinking bout. This attitude continues even when you are sober. A sense of negligence prevails .