For this reason, to effectively help your loved one, you may need to consult an interventionist to have a better chance of convincing them to get treatment. In fact, an alcoholic narcissist often can’t see things any way other than their own–this is where narcissistic personality disorder can come into play. Even when important parts of their life are suffering…
“People who binge drink are more likely to develop alcohol use disorder, particularly if they continue to binge drink even if it causes them problems,” Dr. Koob says. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that more than half of all deaths involving alcohol each year are caused by binge drinking. The systemic effects of chronic binge alcohol consumption…