Does narcissistic behavior come hand in hand

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with alcoholism?

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The answer seems too be yes. Here is what I found copied verbatum from Wiki.Answer Not all alcoholics are narcissists, though many of them have narcissistic traits. But alcoholism is often co-diagnosed with NPD. Pathological narcissism is an addiction to Narcissistic Supply, the narcissist's drug of choice. It is, therefore, not surprising that other addictive and reckless behaviours � workaholism, alcoholism, drug abuse, pathological gambling, compulsory shopping, or reckless driving � piggyback on this primary depenalso sustain and enhance his grandiose fantasies as "unique", "superior", "entitled", and "chosen". They place him above the laws and pressures of the mundane and away from the humiliating and sobering demands of reality. They render him the centre of attention � but also place him in "splendid isolation" from the madding and inferior crowd. Thus, there is no point in treating the dependence and recklessness of the narcissist without first treating the underlying personality disorder. The narcissist's addictions serve deeply ingrained emotional needs. They intermesh seamlessly with the pathological structure of his disorganised personality, with his character faults, and primitive defence mechanisms. The narcissist's overwhelming need to feel omnipotent and superior can be co-opted in the therapeutic process. Overcoming an addictive behaviour can be � truthfully � presented by the therapist as a rare and impressive feat.Answers are collaboratively written by volunteers in the spirit of growing information for the public good. We invite you to copy and share Q&A under a Creative Commons license with certain conditions, for free.