Quote:It's the classical definition of addiction.  Your body becomes dependant on it, and if you don't have it, you suffer from physical withdrawals.  Do they not teach this stuff in High School anymore?!?

You believe that's all there is to it?  Addiction is not just physical, it's mental as well, which is why people become addicted in the first place.  Did you read EriC85's post above "The substance isn't addicting it's the traits of addiction in their personality traits, that's why AA focuses on helping them better themselves not just overcoming alcohol. In AA they have them work through the steps to come off addictions not alcohol specifically."  The mindset of the individual and the ability to make smart, respondsible choices is the single biggest factor.

 

Grab an alcoholic and drop him on a deserted island.  He goes through withdrawal, shakes, tremors, etc.  A year later there is no physical dependency and he's doing fine, living on coconuts and fish.  Is he no longer an alcoholic?  By your definition, no.  But wait!  A case of booze just washed up on the shore, what do you think is going to happen next?

 

Quote:It's getting too late to dance.  What's your point?

 

 

Quote:Then why is it named Alcoholics Anonymous?  Because they are addicted to alcohol.  To state that alcohol doesn't create addiction is just senseless.  

The point is alcohol does not create addiction........it's the abuse of alcohol that can create an addiction.  Millions of people drink on a casual basis without suffering a dependency.  Your posts suggest an automatic effect, which is ridiculous.  You don't become an alcoholic after the first drink.  Poor choices (for a variety if reasons) always precede the addiction.  I believe you will find this a key point of emphasis in any rehabilitation program, including AA.

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