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Wednesday, June 10, 2009

alcoholism predictors



personality traits;
insecurity, desire for instant gratification
and self-indulgence.

genetics;
the jury is still out on this one.
experts can't confirm the precise way
alcoholism can be passed on.

biochemistry;
various races process alcohol differently.
women lack a stomach enzyme that
processes alcohol, making them more
easily intoxicated.

mental health;
many substance abusers suffer from
depression and anxiety.

socio-economic;
peer pressure, chaotic homes, traumatic
events and ethnic background.

euphoric recall;
a biggie for me; having so many enjoyable
experiences for many years, it is easy
to dismiss the eventual hell and misery
it eventually became.

for many of us the bottom line became;
what used to turn us on-
turned on us.


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4 comments:

Kathy Lynne said...

Seems I didn't have a shot...

all those traits
my jury has confirmed genetics is a part of the equation, my mother, probably my father, my uncle, my great grandfather, many cousins, uncles, etc. it is clear.
I'm a woman
depression & anxiety were there
peers, chaos, trauma, Irish & Serbian
Many good times.

Gin said...

My husband has so many of those traits. Unbelievable!

Shadow said...

too many to list are on that list... damn!

Unknown said...

John, love your blog. Thanks!

 
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