Ya for sure, very a matter of fact like, thats how it is with addiction. We battle alcoholism in our family as well and its not easy. Fortunately it hasnt ended like this, but very well can or could have at anytime. Ive seen my mom at that point and my best friend succeeded with his own death a few years back Its a roller coaster ride that no one wants to be a part of, it never goes away regardless of how things appear on the outside. I feel for the family as there truely is nothing that could have been done, helpless is an understatement. It has to come from within the individual.