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[quote=Anonymous]As an alcoholic who never wasn’t an alcoholic until 32, this is scary. I honestly feel like I only made it through college and partying because I only drank on weekends. If alcoholism has started so young, that’s not easy. I did drink as a teen and it was nbd. My college drinking was also nbd. Drinking by myself when I couldn’t handle parenting was what sent me over the edge. I would never allow myself to take painkillers from a doctor (I just had surgery and definitely said no when offered) and I have to monitor my drinking weekly. (I do not overconsume anymore but one you reach this point, the *want* never goes away)

I would not draw a hard line for her. Instead I would work on her knowing her limits, stopping, not drinking outside of parties, lots of emotional work in building up your own happiness. Hard lines just mean that there’s no communication.

And she might not call you to pick her up when she’s been drinking if you have a hard line. You have to reiterate that you’ll always support her and ask how you can help her. [/quote]

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