Active alcoholics are not clearly aware of what they are doing and how it affects others. Others, however, could see the real picture of the chronic and destructive nature of the disease of alcoholism. Whenever alcoholics drink, they have given up the freedom of choice. Blocks to spiritual growth Spirituality sits at the heart around which all other aspects of our lives center. All other values revolve around a spiritual manner of living.
Spirituality transcends the physical and material world.
Alcoholism encircles and controls an individual and often leads to a lifestyle of self-centeredness and rationalizations resulting in a lonely and painful life. A false pride sets in that prevents a recognition of the fact that they are powerless over alcohol, that their life is dominated by alcohol. It robs a person's ability and the capacity for values and beliefs. Healthful and productive ways of thinking are replaced by fear, anger, resentment, dishonest thinking, shame, and guilt. Self-worth is greatly replaced by suspicion and fear.