Alcoholism: Drug Abuse Facts

Reliable alcoholism information

Is it true that rate of alcoholism is higher in Christian dominated countries ?
because it is not prohibited in Bible and because they say Jesus turned water to wine

In your opinion is alcoholism a disease or a choice?
Research found from a Gallop poll revealed that 90 % of the population surveyed believed that alcoholism is a disease. Although from my own personal research, I would say that more than 10 % believe that alcoholism is a choice. Those that advocate for the choice model also believe that by applying the disease mode strips alcoholics of their choice and responsibility which causes a threat to the health of the alcoholic.It has also been argued that alcoholism starts with choice. The choice to drink. After which, if the individual has the underlying disease, then they will continue their use of alcohol which will escalate to alcohol abuse, at which time the problem drinker gets diagnosed. Keeping in mind that diagnosis is usually only a guess. What physical signs and symptoms of alcohol dependence actually get measured? If alcoholism is a disease, then how do we know that the disease is present? One needs to consume copious amounts of alcohol by choice before a diagnosis can be made. It s fair to say that one must choose to create the condition before it can be diagnosed. I sure think so.....

Is there a higher alcoholism rate in atheists?
Regardless of what you feel about religion, even if you mock people and say it's just something to " lean" on during hard times, if you have nothing else can I say that there may be a higher alcoholism and drug addiction rate among atheists?

If you are genetically disposed to homosexuality or alcoholism, does that mean it is not a serious sin?
Both alcoholics and homosexuals, along with their enablers, argue that alcoholism and homosexuality are genetically predestined. If this is so, does a genetic predisposition absolve the alcoholic or homosexual from serious sin? Or is one predisposed to alcoholism or homosexuality obliged to abstain from drinking or homosexual relations and avoid the occasion of sin, i.e., remove himself or herself from alcoholic or homosexual temptations?In plain language, if you have a weakness for booze or sodomy, is it okay with God if you indulge, or do you have a special obligation to steer clear of the bars and bathhouses where you are going to lose it?

(My Random fun fact of the day) Did you know morphine was invented to rid people of alcoholism!?
Morphine is 10 times more addictive than alcohol Doctors would give it out to people they felt drank too much. Doctors thought eating it would create cravings so they made the syringe so people could inject it directly into their bloodstream.So, Then Heroine was invented to get rid of morphine addiction lmaoIsn't this sad??

Is alcoholism a religion?
Because supposedly anything that ends in " ism" is a religion answers.yahoo.com question index?qid 20091004181221AA0zPJ0& r w F5J6CzvuVGT96tbA04jIkZISKO3PsO4 34W2UFLvvXzPE.5RcfJbWhat other " isms" out there are religions that we were unaware of?

Why do YOU think alcoholism is so common among the Native population?


Do you think money problems and alcoholism and drugs contribute to domestic violence?
It seems more domestic violence happens in lower income areas than in uppermiddle class areas.

Are there any believers who have struggled with alcoholism and found turning back to God helped them?
I'm a wife and mother who has found myself overwhelmed by my alcohol use. What started out as something to relax or calm my nerves over the stresses of marriage, work etc has multiplied into a problem. Now I am drinking every single day, earlier sometimes too. I also smoke cigarettes and run off to the bar because I don't want to drink or smoke around my daughter. I need some words of encouragement because it feels like i'm not strong enough to stop this cycle. I am wasting money, like $200 a month on my drinking cigarette habits. I want to stop but when the stress starts, it seems it's the only release I have.HELP OK. Those quotes didn't really help me with my problem but thanks, it is interesting. I'm not only talking about Christianity, but believers of God, in general.

Where can I find statistics on Christian alcoholism and drug abuse rates?
I need percentages on people who were alcoholics and or drug abusers and their religion. It is very hard to find anything with actual percentages on it

Is religion just an escape from reality much like drug addiction and alcoholism?
If someone is religious, does that mean that something missing in their lives and they are unhappy.

Christians: What does the bible say about alcoholism?
And is it possible to be a Christian and be a practicing alcoholic?Noah A person is forever an alcoholic, even if they've been sober for 12 years.

Is alcoholism a good religion ?


Underage Alcoholism: Right or Wrong?
Im Under 18, and alot of my friends do descirbe themselves as alcoholics, a few cant make it two days without a drink, and their parents are quite happy to give them a few, not to mention the amount that peoples siblings buy. Teen alcoholism right or wrong, voice your opinion