On Alcoholism and Beer Drinking
There is an unspoken hierarchy among alcoholics. Big-time alkies drank whiskey or tequila or vodka, straight out of the bottle. They were respected. They had serious problems. [...]
On Seinfeld and Intervention
In the Seinfeld episode, “The Pez Dispenser,” Jerry and his friends plan an intervention for a friend who is addicted to drugs and alcohol. The intervention somehow [...]
Alcohol Kills
In my family, several members have died “from alcoholism”. Of course you can’t die from an addiction – you die from a disease caused by the addiction. [...]
Alcoholism: Effects on the Family
We often think of alcoholism as only affecting the alcoholic. Alcoholism, however, is often referred to as “the family disease” because of its effects on everyone around [...]
Rehab from an Outsider’s Perspective
I have never been to rehab, although I know a few people who have. A good friend of mine is a graduate of the original Betty Ford [...]
Binge Drinking
When I was in college, our drinking habits did not have a name. We simply “partied”. Apparently, we were binge drinkers. Once known as “heavy episodic drinking”, [...]
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