Chemical Dependency/Illness or weakness

[Brown Thrasher]

Originally Posted by Troubleshooter

It's both, and more.

Some people are predisposed to a physical chemical dependency, should they ever imbibe alcohol or other chemicals.

Some people are predisposed to a psychological chemical dependency, should they ever imbibe alcohol or other chemicals.

Some people, after imbibing said chemicals decide to forgo continued imbibing.

Some people, after imbibing said chemicals decide to continue imbibing.

People continue because they lack the willpower to stop.

Some people lack the willpower because the physical addiction is overwhelming.

Some people lack the willpower because the psychological addiction is overwhelming.

There is help for both.

I agree with most of what you had to say. I won't state my views on willpower. However, if you ever find yourself in a 12 step meeting, choose your words carefully. The reason being, in all the 12 step meetings i'm aware of, their belief is in a "higher power". The word willpower is a nasty word.
12 step meetings do not preach a religion and they are not kosher to a ceratain religion being discussed. However, they are firm belivers in spirituality....

[Troubleshooter]

Originally Posted by Brown Thrasher

I agree with most of what you had to say. I won't state my views on willpower. However, if you ever find yourself in a 12 step meeting, choose your words carefully. The reason being, in all the 12 step meetings i'm aware of, their belief is in a "higher power". The word willpower is a nasty word.
12 step meetings do not preach a religion and they are not kosher to a ceratain religion being discussed. However, they are firm belivers in spirituality....

Thanks

The whole AA thing reminds me of a true bottom in a B&D relationship. They draw true empowerment and fulfillment from sublimating their will to that of someone else's.