I just lost my brother by CurlyCFeeling so sad for your suffered, and it makes me sadly again. My father died at his mid forties also from alcoholism. Similar situation with your brother, I can't understand it also. I found a lot of research, you may interested in this article also: https://docsbay.net/what-makes-alcoholics-drink-research-shows-it-s-more-complex-than-supposed
Lost husband to alcohol by MaryPoppins23So sorry to hear your awful situation. Thank you for sharing. It’s helped me reading what you posted as it reminds me that my father were so badly affected by ‘demon’ drink.