If alcohol is such a problem, why is it legal? and also, why is tobacco in the same vote? I don't smoke myself but I do enjoy a nice red wine at the dinner table or playing the guitar.

Jinny. Do you disagree with my intake of alcohol.

TTM

we are unique: I have done my research on alcohol, it's effects, alcoholism, etc.. Fact: From the day we are born till the day we die we will always have alcohol in our bodies "Auto-Brewery Syndrome" were there chemicals in our bodies reacts to yeast(carbo/sugars). In some cases, there are ppl out there that can actually get totally intoxicated without touching a drop of alcohol :), how lucky!! haha

Whether or not you come from an alcoholic or non alcoholic family/parents, will not make you into one. Alcoholics who are finally able to admit their alcoholism likes to use their background as a reason for their irresponsible, uncontrollable, and damaging drinking habits. The bottle did not come to your throat and whisper to your ear:"If you don't drink me, I am going to cut your throat..." sorry, I'm being funny :P

If we were brought up without discipline, then we hardly have any as an adult. None to ourselves, none to our children, which is why the kids are getting abused. You can use alcohol as a reason, IT IS ONLY 1 OF THE REASONS.

Also, another fact: Alcoholics drink because their brain is actually allergic to it. If any of you have bothered to watch that link I posted about Nutrition and Behavior, it will explain a lot to you. But, I know more :P

Enjoy your week too! I always do! Life is great! Can't complain...:)

TTM: Alcohol has it's good and bad. Bad when you let it control you, instead of you controlling it. I don't see anything wrong with drinking. Drinking responsibly. I have seen so much just in the last few weeks from the effects of alcohol.

Senario 1: Busy street during weekend, a mid 20s male, was so angry... took his phone and smashed in on the ground in front of everyone(most probably upset at a girl)

Senario 2: Couple of mornings ago, I heard some yelling. There was this girl, late 20s, yelling, cursing, heavy breathing, she let alcohol control her emotions. Few minutes later a guy comes into the picture. She verbally abuses him, screaming in the middle on BNE city, slaps him a couple of times.

Now, where are the authorities? These are the people that need help. Isn't that what the law is suppose to do? To help, protect and serve... or something..

Alcohol has been proven to actually stimulate you brain activities. That's why sometimes when you drink, you feel like you can do things better and it's a good feeling. As long as you keep it under control.

Even with the law banning drugs and other stuff, people still use them. How the go all out of their ways to break the law is amazing! Then they have the drive, then they use their brains.. funny or what?
Can you imagine if alcohol is banned? The alcoholics will murder the whole country! hahaha

Have a great day :)

Jinny thanks for the info and you have a nice too.

TTM

I don't fully understand why alcohol is legal. What is the purpose? It's destructive and used as a mind altering substance. Fair enough wine in moderation is good for you, but spirits and beer have no use other than making slobs out of people.

Cigarettes are in the same boat for me.
*Hey lets dry some old leaves and soak em in a heap of chemicals for the people. Whats that? their not addictive enough? okey dokey more chemicals it is*
*Oh but they're not good for you so kids can't have them, psst kiddies, if you breathe in the smoke, you'll get some of that goodness too.*

Maybe we can put our heads together and think of other ways to kill ourselves. But suicide is bad mmmkay.

Sorry

I took a moment to read my post and realised how incredibly bitter I am today.

I think somewhere in my rambling I meant to express my discontent toward those who are substance abusers, then become children, wife and people abusers.
Alcohol seems to do more harm than good in the majority of family homes, whether the drinkers are alcoholics or not.
My second job was bar work. I saw the same people everyday consuming countless schooners of beer for hours on end. I'd look at them and think 'their kids must be proud.'
That was two years ago almost. It's a small town and when I drive past on occasion I see the same people considerably aged.

Even if the kids of these people aren't abused, they are missing a nurturing influence that is vital to break the destructive chain reaction that is taking place in that kids mental development.

I'm not saying they will follow in the footsteps, but chances are high.

It's a crying shame.