It may be that it's very hard to fire a person due to state employment laws and the ADA act. Alcoholism is considered a disease. If he's doing his job and not breaking any laws, can you really fire him with a disease?
It's sad though. I've seen alcoholism firsthand, and it destroys the person and badly hurts those around him/her. I'd feel bad for this person. I might try to befriend them if I am able to, to listen if they needed someone or to suggest places to get help when they're ready.
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