Why do alcoholics lie?

Answer 1

Because they are self centered, sick people. In some cases it might end up being pathological or just out of resentment for their messed up lives, but for all of them it's a way to protect their habit.... to obtain more, to downplay its effects thereby avoiding people trying to stop their drinking, or to deny their actions which would expose their Alcoholism and once again get ppl on their case. Drinking is priority number one and they will protect it at all costs