Dealing with an alcoholic is extremely difficult. The emotional abuse inflicted upon someone who is on the receiving end of a relationship with an alcoholic is profound. I think mentioning "alcoholism" has a kind of shame to it. It isn't really talked about. Perhaps that is why it is called Alcoholics Anonymous. I think people who consume alcohol tend to band together. I am glad I do not have that issue or problem.
I think alcohol really damages the brain too. Alcohol is a substance that is very harsh, after all, it is used to clean and disinfect wounds. So putting that into your body in large quantities can't be good. After years or decades of drinking alcohol, I'm sure it effects cognitive functioning. There is one alcoholic in my life and when this person consumes he is unbearable to deal with. When he's not drunk, he is still very difficult but you can actually sometimes get a point across.
Even one sip of alcohol can render you intoxicated. My memory goes when I take a sip, and it has a long-lasting effect on me.
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