Addiction to Alcohol/Alchoholics

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Expert: - 9/9/2011


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My husband was an alchoholic and died from cirrosis about 16 years ago. Reading the posts on this blog brings back the feelings of anger and resentment.I still have to ask WHY cant they just put down the glass and STOP drinking.It seems very self indulgent and I still dont understand why they just dont STOP it

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Ann,
  I feel for you in your questioning.  Coming at alcoholism from the side of the alcoholic I can simply say the person is under the control of a substance.  Some of us are fortunate to be released and some are not. I have no answers - just hope for the next alcoholic

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I can answer questions on the recovery from alcohol addiction as I am a recovering alcoholic with 18+ years of sobriety. I can also address the spiritual aspects of the 12-Step program as I have a Master of Divinity degree; serve as a pastor for the Quaker church; and, serve as a hospice chaplain. I have also served as a prison chaplain for one year and currently volunteer as a mentor once a week, working with two inmates one-on-one as they work towards reentry into society as free persons.

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