2006-09-11 04:58:03 · 8 answers · asked by linguini11 3 in Health ➔ Other - Health
According to some experts in the field of psychology, the answer is, "yes." Once a person begins drinking at a young age, they become emotionally stunted by the alcohol use. However, the good news is that with therapy they can grow up emotionally with concurrent abstinence from alcohol. Explains a lot, doesn't it.
2006-09-11 05:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by Rhonda 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Mental heath experts have said that a persons emotional maturity stops at the age they become alcohol dependent. That is why the younger people become dependent, the harder it is for them to stop, as they have no memory of what life was like without it, especially in adult social situations. It becomes a sort of crutch that they fear trying to walk without. It takes time and determination to succeed.
2006-09-11 12:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by serenityredflowers 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they just use that as a way to get you to stop drinking - they figure by now u know u r a drunk and are used to hearing it - so now they call u immature to see if you'll stand for being called that. HA! nice try though!
2006-09-11 13:00:08 · answer #3 · answered by tirebiter 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, not physically unless he were truly drinking to a dangerous excess. But he probably did slow down in learning.
2006-09-11 12:04:59 · answer #4 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am guessing you are talking about emotional maturity... and it is suggested that being an alcoholic can slow emotional growth... does he act like a teenager still? if so, then yes... he is emotionally immature
2006-09-11 12:04:54 · answer #5 · answered by whaaatthe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most men are naturally immature regardless of age. Recovery is good but also very scary. He may act immature to cover up other problems.
2006-09-11 12:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, alcohol wouln't stop you maturing physically, but maybe mentally
2006-09-11 12:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by RP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No nice hopeful thinking though
2006-09-11 12:13:57 · answer #8 · answered by 98ta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋