Youth and Alcohol

[Duchess]

Disease or not, the nice thing about alcoholics is there is a cure for their "disease". Don't drink, right. They can get help, they can change many of them do. Some don't.
There are many other diseases that have no "cure".
And last time I checked there is also not a cure for being an asshole. ; )

Most of my posts regarding this topic are flawed because I was fuckin' around with Kid...

...but since you're taking me seriously I'll give an honest response. I think alcoholism is a disease, there comes a point in it that those who are alcoholics are drinking to feel "normal". It's an insidious disease that affects almost everyone associated with the person who has it, both personally & professionally. It wields a considerable amount of power. It can destroy lifelong friendships, marriages and reduce a career to rubble.

I think those who realize their drinking has become out of control & take steps to overcome it deserve kudos & support.