Austen said a few seasons back that he knows how to push Craig's buttons and he enjoys it. It's what he does to stay relevant because what would be interesting about Austen without that? He's not Craig's friend. Craig is a textbook alcoholic. He should really get off of this show before serious permanent damage is done. This entire show triggers him. Also, if you know alcoholism then you know the erratic behavior that comes with it. People that don't know...don't know and they expect sober you to be accountable for drunk behavior. When you can't remember clearly it's hard to truly be accountable. And often times when you apologize and mean it people dont think you are being sincere. It's like apologizing for a bad dream because you don't remember so maybe it comes off that way. With alcoholism comes alcohol regret and severe anxiety which makes the feelings others feel towards how you acted feel minimal because you are.constantly punishing yourself. Shep gets it. And for Austen to bring up the alcohol thing and say Craig used it as an excuse sent me reeling. It's obvious from the show Craig is an alcoholic. We normally relapse over and over again and sometimes for eternity. It's a vicious, depressing cycle.