Well, as a friend, an-others alcoholism is not something that you would necessarily be in a position to effect much change. I say this by virtue of the fact of having had various family members who fit squarely within that category. The disease wields such a singular envelopment and is largely oblivious to any of the rationality most of us would be familiar with. As for the criminal justice system route, I would advise against that solely based on the notion that having a criminal stigma would simply add another burden. Perhaps, in this day and age, the ready availability of those trained in the vocation of counseling is something which might be sought out by your friend.
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“I try to be cynical but it is hard to keep up.”
~ Lily Tomlin
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