Can a psychopath be an alcoholic?

Absolutely. More often than not, those who are addicted to drugs &/or alcohol also have a co-occurring mental illness /syndrome, or personality disorder. This is known as a “Dual-Diagnosis. read more

Yes. Even though psychopaths do not have the (very strong) emotional component of addiction, they can still experience physical addiction. This combined with stimulus-seeking and risk-taking behaviors makes them more likely than the average person to abuse drugs and/or alcohol. read more

Psychopaths can certainly still get drunk. Many psychopaths indulge in drugs and drinking because it’s entertaining. However, personally I have a high tolerance. When I used to have wine with a friend who was much larger than I, she would get very tipsy and boisterous, meantime I was fine. It does affect us, but for me it takes a great deal more. read more

Psychopaths show an incredible desire for alcohol. My Psychopath could not go to a party without drinking. I confronted him at the beginning of our relationship and told him I cannot be with a person who drinks and acts like this, and he of course persuaded me that he can change. read more