2006-12-13 02:46:32 · 4 answers · asked by Meatball ;) 3 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Alcoholism is not a matter of intelligence. It is a physical and psychological addiction with a hereditary predisposition in many cases.
There are many alcoholics in my family, and they are all above average intelligence, but have other social and emotional issues that they can't deal with. I started down that path when I was young and stopped when Jesus got a hold on my heart. It's not easy once it begins, and an alcoholic wanting to quit isn't likely to do it with someone calling them stupid and putting them down. A low sense of self-worth and shame is a big part of the problem.
Your comment is crass and ignorant of what alcoholism is about.
Best Wishes,
Sue
2006-12-13 03:03:42 · answer #1 · answered by newbiegranny 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have wondered about his for a long time. Why are people so self-destructive that we even think about picking up something that could be harmful to us? Do we naturally consider ourselves invincible or do we just want to be as miserable as possible? I know someone who had a serious heart issue, smoked for years, quit for awhile after surgery, but then back to smoking even though she knows it helped to create her problem.
As a former leader of a 12 step group, I have to say that really that won't work unless a person fully embraces the first step, which is to admit we are powerless. Not many people want to admit to that.
2006-12-13 11:00:45 · answer #2 · answered by A B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not unlikely that many intelligent people have fallen victim to alcoholism. The same thing applies to cigarettes and fast-food hamburgers.
2006-12-13 10:55:11 · answer #3 · answered by Bugmän 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes. Thats why they have AA. People need other people for help.
2006-12-13 10:51:22 · answer #4 · answered by gemini 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋