When might the promotion prospects of a recovered alcoholic be negatively affected?

A recovered alcoholic's promotion prospects might be negatively affected if there was misconduct resulting from alcoholism. This is because professional environments typically consider the behavior and decision-making of individuals in their evaluations for promotions. If an individual has committed misconduct linked to their struggle with alcoholism, such incidents can leave a lasting impact on their reputation and how their reliability and judgment are perceived by superiors and colleagues.

While attending a rehabilitation program and participating in AA meetings are positive steps toward recovery, they generally indicate a commitment to sobriety and personal development, which employers often view favorably. Thus, the focus tends to be on the individual's past actions and any negative implications associated with those actions rather than on their recovery measures.