Trumpy,
I occasionally work for an ex-alky GC who hires alky's in various stages of recovery.

The GC himself has been 'dry' a long time, has IMHO, saintly patience, puts up with what is usually a great deal of inefficy, and employes much 'tough love' in the process.

The thing is, it's so repetitive, on & off the wagon, DT's , hung over, dog ran away, etc....and to be at all productive at the same time??

Good luck is all i can say

~S