Clarissa was an abused wife. She would never admit it out loud, she was being abused by Eddie. And abuse can lead to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Clarissa's? Alcohol.

Lots of it.

When you walked into the Blackwood's large kitchen, there she was, giggling to herself, with several empty bottles of wine surrounding her. She was drinking straight from another now. She looked over at you as you approached. "Hey, sweetie!" She waved, smiling widely. If sober, a wide smile was rare.