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[–]EndlessSunflowers[S] 5 insightful - 4 fun5 insightful - 3 fun6 insightful - 4 fun -  (0 children)

Alcoholism is pop culture. Drunks are everywhere.

[–]fred_red_beans 4 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 0 fun5 insightful - 1 fun -  (0 children)

Sober or drunk, it's still an individual's choice. The drink has no inherent power over the individual.

[–]mikipika 3 insightful - 2 fun3 insightful - 1 fun4 insightful - 2 fun -  (0 children)

From what I've seen, addicts who kick one habit (hard to do!) tend to develop a new habit. I also believe that such behavior is hard-wired in the brain and could possibly be treated with LSD.