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Sep 13
2008
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Why can't you just use a little willpower?Posted by kellyfalcone in treatment, drug rehab, alcoholism, alcoholic, alcohol addiction, addiction   |
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"Why can't you just use a little willpower to stop drinking?" This question is often asked by individuals that have no understanding of alcohol and how it affects someone. Alcoholism has little to do with what kind of alcohol one drinks, or how long one has been drinking, or even how much alcohol has been consumed. It does have a great deal to do with a person's uncontrollable need for alcohol. The alcoholic is often in the grip of a powerful craving for alcohol, a need that can feel as strong as the need for food or water. The majority of alcoholic individuals need assistance to recover from their alcoholism. With support and treatment, many individuals are able to stop drinking and rebuild their lives. A person does not have to do a life sentence as an alcoholic, they don't have to live with alcohol addiction for the rest of their live, and there is hope with treatment from one of the many drug rehabs at are available in this country today.
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