>>I think its quite common for people with a mental problem to not think they need help. I have a sister who suffers from paranoid schizophrenia and a recurring issue is that she stops taking her medication becuase she feels "better" so doesn't need it any more.
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>Are you saying you've concluded he has a mental problem? Does bad judgment = mental health issue?

Alcoholism is a disease. One of its side effects is bad judgment.

Tamar