I think they really believe that due to their altered brains

I don't think there is a clear cut picture of an "addict".

Some addicts blame others for their addiction.

Some take responsibility for their addiction.

Some have altered brains...actually every human has an altered brain...

A sober person can have problems without being an addict...many sober people I know blame others for their depression or ailments.

From the short post you have...I sense that you have someone in your life that is addicted and blaming others for their addiction. And that this person is troubling you....

And I do agree that some addicts/alcoholics believe that their problems stem from other people.....but some non addicts...also believe that.

So there is a certain behavior that is happening around you right now where an addict your around is blaming others....and addict or not...the blaming can be justified....or NOT.

I think their addiction lies to them so much (from the depths of their souls) that they think the world conspires against them.

it isn't until they are sober that they SEE clearly.
Even when it is totally their fault? then they can blame the addiction...so it isn't their fault....and on and on it goes.

My son has actually apologized for putting the blame of his addiction on my shoulders for all those years. He stated only HE was to blame, it had been HIS choice and he KNOWS that I would NEVER have wanted him to be an addict by any means. He said it was easier to blame us, then to get help and do the hard work needed to get clean.

So with that, it appears to me that they KNOW they have a problem during their addiction, but that they find EVERY reason in the book, stress, feeling unaccepted, etc, to blame for their addiction.

When they are 'sober' they realize that it was only themselves creating the problem and looking for an 'easy way out' to escape their 'feelings'.

My son has PTSD that went undetected all these years until he got into this 6 month program and he now has a better understanding of why he was leaning towards alcohol and opiods.

It was good to hear him say that, as we all carry the 'guilt' that it may be something we did or didn't do, when in reality it is their OWN choices that have lead them to where they are/were.

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR RESPONSES
hOPING...I WOULD LOVE TO EXPERIENCE THAT TRUE HEARTFELT APOLOGY THAT YOU FINALLY GOT
THEIR BLAME BOUNCES RIGHT OFF ME & FEEL VERY GRATEFUL FOR THAT BECAUSE I KNOW HOW HARD THEY TRUE TO MAKE YOU THE BAD GUY
THANKS AGAIN EVERYONE!

I agree with misssy2 it can be either or. Sometimes addicts do not want to face reality just like regular people who put the blame on others, it is hard for people to open their eyes to see that the situation they are in is because of their own actions, it would be really painful thing to realize, so it can be easier for them to blame others.

I think in the beginning stages of addiction, there is a major struggle join on inside their own heads .. they know something is not right, but the pull is so very strong they start to justify their behaviors ... as things progress, I do believe they truly lose a part of their "soul" .. so very sad