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From: "Doug Crim" <>
Subject: Re: [ML] THE SUBJECT IS Genes
Date: Mon, 3 Nov 2008 09:40:10 -0500
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I don't think an occasional drink, even on a daily basis would qualify
anyone as an alcoholic..
I'm not certain whether it is genetic or simply a personality trait... Most
alcoholics I have known seem to suffer a lack of confidence.... not
outwardly but ..... I have a brother that is an alcoholic and while he
appears to have all the confidence necessary to make his way in the world,
when he is around other people, especially at parties, he seems to crave
attention... "The Life of the Party" kind of guy and his alcohol seems to
enhance this part of his personality... I've known others that seem to share
this trait.... to me, it's always fascinating to behold...
A mix of genetics and personality characteristics may be the clue... Ya
Think?

Doug :-)*



On Mon, Nov 3, 2008 at 8:39 AM, Bonnie <> wrote:

> I am curious about something - how many of you actually think that a
> person who has a daily drink is an alcoholic? I was raised in a
> household where there was a daily 'cocktail hour' and my grandparents
> did this as well. Once my kids were older and out of the house it
> became the standard in my own home as well. My sister also partakes on
> a daily basis (but we both only have one glass of red wine) It is not
> something we have to have, and we can go without and not suffer any ill
> effects. We do not drink to excess, and it does not change our
> personality in any way.
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> Bonnie
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