Posted by partlycloudy on May 6, 2004, at 12:26:36
In reply to Alcoholism runs in the family, posted by Wildflower on May 5, 2004, at 15:21:54
My family has a fine tradition of alcoholism. It killed my dad (he was only 53), my big brother quit drinking, and I am not drinking either. I think the jury is still out on nature vs nuture, but my PERSONAL take is that there is a genetic disposition, and the behaviours you are raised with take it from there.
My other brother and my sister have never had a problem with it.
I was once told that if you think you're an alcoholic, you probably are.
best wishes,
partlycloudy
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