Bill is an alcoholic. His wife, Marge, has a lot of ready excuses she uses to explain to his boss, their friends and their children to explain his frequent absences. This is an example of

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Marge's behavior is an example of enabling, which can inadvertently encourage Bill's drinking by shielding him from the consequences of his actions. Treatment often needs to address such dynamics to effectively support recovery.

Bill Is an Alcoholic