Alcoholism

[KawaiiKoneko]

Pippy, according to your logic I'd be totally screwed. Everyone in my direct line of family has had addiction problems.

My grandmother had over 7 million dollars, which she gave to my mom's half/step brother, which he squandered on drugs and alcohol. But even before then, My grandma stayed up at the bar and was never what one considered a loving or nurturing mother. My mom's dad was also keen on alcohol. And if that wasn't bad enough my mom's stepfather was also a raging drunk. My mom and her sisters used to hide whenever their parents (step dad and mom) got home because they'd be so drunk and out of it they'd beat the living daylights out of them. I won't go into detail as it's not necessary. But do you get my point? And other than religious indoctrination and manipulation, my mom has been the best mother I've ever seen. My mom grew up in a drug and alcohol abusing environment and didn't choose that course. The 'worst' she did was cigarettes which she gave up all at once (in one day) before she found out she was pregnant with me. My dad was an alcoholic, which he also gave up because he knew it affected my mom's happiness and his ability to be a father. My father's dad drunk himself to death.


As you can see by the above paragraph, I have a very dark family past. I don't flaunt my dirty laundry. But I want to prove a point. It doesn't matter how you categorize alcoholism. It's still your choice.

I can drink without becoming addicted. I can use drugs without becoming addicted. And it's very, very clear that my family has a 'predisposition' to addiction of drugs and alcohol. My sister does way more shit than I've ever done. But I've observed her behavior and know her personality. Anyone I've seen with an addictive personality are abusing it because they feel empty inside, whether they want to admit it or not.

Also, my aunt's and uncle's have children who are addicted to alcohol and drugs. Most of them are dealers (nothing against dealers, lol).

So I find it very hard to listen to people complain about it being a disease when I have just as much chance of being addicted to them as they do, but can safely have it without consequence or fear of addiction. It's called 'saying no.'

But thanks to everyone who has been participating in this thread. I greatly appreciate your input as it helps me find a correct opinion on things. :]


PS

If it turns out it's genetic or a disease, I'll change my opinion, just like Shell B. I'm not unreasonable. I just don't think it's either.