According to a study conducted by the Indiana University School of Education, those who are dependent on alcohol tend to become separated earlier in their marriage than non-dependent individuals.
This is yet another indication that alcoholism affects the lives of everyone associated with the individual. Alcohol use puts a strain on marriages financially, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Since every aspect of an individuals’ life will be impacted by alcoholism, a potential spouse should carefully consider the decision to enter into such a serious commitment and should be prepared to help the individual seek and complete Addiction Treatment.