Hope may be right about the authorities. You can never leave your kids in a situation like that. Trust me I am a child of an alcoholic. It is very difficult. You are very lucky that you have never seen that before. I have seen it, the pass out, too many times to care anymore. My father, grandfather, uncle, stepfather, MIL. The list could go on for a long time. We always knew the family functions were over when my uncle would pass out with his head in the fireplace (no joke). That is when it was time for everyone to go home. Waking up to go to school to see your step father with his face in the stuffed peppers he was trying to eat at 3 am sucks too.
You can't really help him. But you have to protect your children. I can not stress that enough. This could prolong whatever he is trying to deal with but that can't be your concern right now. Alanon and Alateen are wonderful resources.
If you focus on the past, you ruin the future. You can only live for today.
