By now, the servers of Diablo 4 are likely flooded with players fighting through hordes of demons. For one player, the release has a very special significance. It reveals that he has been suffering from his alcoholism for years. However, the action role-playing game is supposed to help him overcome his addiction.
How will Diablo 4 help? The alcoholic has become aware of his dire situation, which is why he has been trying not to drink alcohol for about a week now. He has been distracting himself for days by, for example, going to bed early and sleeping a lot. This way, he resists the urge to reach for the bottle (via reddit.com).
But since today he knows how to distract himself. He explains that he wants to slaughter demons in Diablo 4 while sober. He had already played Diablo 4 during the open beta and during the server slam, but he was drunk both times and could not remember how much fun he had afterwards.
That’s why he has decided not to drink anymore at the release. This way, he can also remember what joy he had while chopping up demons. The thought of Diablo 4 has even helped him get through the last days without alcohol.
Benedict Grothaus is our expert on Diablo 4 and explains in a video what the enthusiastic fan can look forward to:
Players encourage him in his endeavor
This is how other players react to the confession: Instead of reprimanding the alcoholic, many users in the comments offer him tips for coping with the illness. ForcedToUseGoogle advises him, for example, to stay committed even after Diablo 4 and use an app to find out where a meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous is taking place nearby:
That’s great news, man. As soon as you don’t feel like playing Diablo anymore, you should go to AA meetings. Good luck.
Other fans also suggest various groups and apps that can help the affected individual manage his alcoholism even after Diablo 4. With so much support, the alcoholic did not expect this. But he is not alone: Other players are also unexpectedly supported by their loved ones while gaming.
Another affected person shares that he is also an alcoholic and has trouble finding friends to play with. He would like to play sober with others and therefore asks the thread creator if the two want to play together. Diablo 4 thus helps to connect affected individuals and supports them in coping with their illness.
If you want to enter the world of Diablo 4 yourself, you can follow our live ticker to see the current server status: Diablo 4: Release in ticker – “The best launch for Blizzard on PC ever”
