Why Do Alcoholics Who Stop Drinking Call Themselves “recovering”?
Question by Joma: Why do alcoholics who stop drinking call themselves “recovering”?
Even after, let’s say 30 years, they still call themselves a “recovering alcoholic”. Will they ever be just “recovered”?
Best answer:
Answer by Robby S
no, because its an ongoing battle. as soon as u slip once ur gunna get right back on the bottle so its a way to put urself in check and remind urself that u couldnt control it before and u wont control it now
Answer by Doctor J
They recognize that they always have the potential to return to alcoholism. Therefore, they are always “recovering”.
Best wishes and good luck.
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