>The problem is that booze tends to bring out one's true nature.<
I don't know about one's "true nature", but we all have our dark side, (demons to fight), whether we admit ir or not. Alcohol, as you say, tends to release that dark side in some cases. You offer good advice, but prayers are needed for any alcoholic, and especially for their families.
To everyone else, "Judge not lest ye be judged." Matt.7:1
That is one of the most mis-used verses. We all make judgements on people all day long, time and time again. Example: Your child wants to hang out with kids that you know are dopers. You judge them as "bad" and tell your child, "You are not hanging out with those kids, they are not good,..." Some "sleasy" looking guy comes to your house and wants to take your daughter out on a date. You "judge" him and tell your daughter, "You are NOT going on a date with that boy. He is not a 'good' boy". And on and on...