Originally Posted by
HotMamaPilot
Comparing an alcoholic to a diabetic? And you say that I don't understand? So with what you're saying, alcoholism just "develops" in a person without any of their own knowledge or actions? Interesting. And don't get me started on not being a doctor; just because a "medical expert" deems it something (often under political pressure from the ama et al) does NOT make it gospel. Think about how asinine your comparison is. I think I'm gonna get off this trip to go home and get my nine year old screened for alcoholism. Although they've never seen alcohol, the "disease" may be lingering in them just as diabetes may. Give me a frickin break. The sooner we stop making
Excuses for people and start showing them the error in their ways, the better off we will ALL be.
Since there is question as to whether the 'alcoholism' gene may be passed down through the generation through a problem in brain chemistry then maybe you should keep a close eye on your child for any future signs of an 'ADDICTIVE' personality. You are missing a LARGE point here HMP. Some people can withstand the pressure in the brain calling for you to overindulge in some form "feel good" substance and others eventually finally give in to the craving. Addiction is the disease. Alcoholism is just one form of it.
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