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People who smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol are mentally weak?

Alan — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:19:25 +0000

Question by KnottedBrain: People who smoke cigarettes and abuse alcohol are mentally weak?
They suck on their cigarettes like a baby bottle when they’re stressed out. They’re mentally weak and are addicted to Nicotine. At the same time, they’re hurting other people with their second hand smoke. People who abuse alcohol are the same.

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Answer by Beth
Addiction is about so much more than a weak mind. Why are you so judgmental?

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What is the pill that is used to makes people sick when they take alcohol?

Alan — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:19:29 +0000

Question by shesascreamer: What is the pill that is used to makes people sick when they take alcohol?
Hi, I would like to know what the name of the pill is that they use in alcohol rehab centers that makes the person violently ill if they consume alcohol. Thanks

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Answer by Christine H
I believe the pill you are talking about is called Antabuse.

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if alcoholism is a disease, why are people put in jail instead of forced treatment in a regular hospital? hmm?

Alan — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 16:20:15 +0000

Question by bubba: if alcoholism is a disease, why are people put in jail instead of forced treatment in a regular hospital? hmm?

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Answer by Proud Libertarian
People are NOT put in jail for being alcoholics. They are put in jail for driving DWI / DUI, which can be done by people who are alcoholics and non alcoholics alike.

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Is Drug and Alcohol abuse a serious problem among young people?

Alan — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 04:23:58 +0000

Question by Sassy: Is Drug and Alcohol abuse a serious problem among young people?
Doing an english essay and i need to write down why drug and alcohol abuse is a problem amoung young people.Anyone have any ideas?!?
Help please

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Answer by Kyra
peer pressure is a big part of the problem.

but it’s not too bad in the upper middle-class neighborhoods; go into the cities and lower-class areas and it gets a lot worse

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If alcoholism is a disease, why don’t people just go to the doctor?

Alan — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 04:19:59 +0000

Question by : If alcoholism is a disease, why don’t people just go to the doctor?
Wouldn’t it be easier to go to rehab and therapy instead of going to Alcoholics Anonymous? How can they expect to get better if A.A. says alcoholism is a lifelong disease? Why is it that alcoholism is called a disease but doing cocaine or other drugs isn’t? I understand they might be ashamed but they need to get over that if they want to get better.

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Answer by J B
You apparently don’t have a good understanding about alcoholism. It is an addictive disease, just like drug abuse/smoking/any other substances and is difficult, at best, to treat yourself. Most people do not have insurance that would cover rehab and therapy which can run tens of thousands of dollars. Many have gone to their doctor for help with this initially but, once they go back to drinking, they are embarrassed because they do not have enough “will power” to stop which is foolish. It takes support, medications and a physician to help anyone through this process. The support is what AA does. Without it, many go back to their old patterns. None of this is easy for anyone who has an addiction and failure rates are very high.

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Why do so many people here think their hangovers are “alcohol poisoning”?

Alan — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:50:29 +0000

Question by C.G.: Why do so many people here think their hangovers are “alcohol poisoning”?
I’ve seen multiple questions today of people typing out long questions claiming they must have alcohol poisoning. All their symptoms are just classic hangover symptoms. Why don’t people realize if they have alcohol poisoning if they’re not unconscious they will be close to it and they will be in the hospital getting their stomach pumped? There is HUGE difference…
I read one today that was like “Should I go to the hospital and get my stomach pumped? I threw up a few times”

*Rolls eyes*

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Answer by Ms. Informed
we can’t all be ER doctors on Yahoo Answers….
or
we can’t all have common sense on Yahoo Answers…

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Q&A: When will people realize that alcoholism is NOT a disease?

Alan — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:21:22 +0000

Question by Original: When will people realize that alcoholism is NOT a disease?
Humans have free will. Free will means that you have a CHOICE to continue drinking or not to drink. It’s not a disease, its just a lack of personal responsibility.
Bottom Line: If someone commits a crime, let’s say a DUI, and we put them in jail then guess what, they won’t have access to alcohol so what happens to those people? They don’t depend on alcohol so how do they “cope”?

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Answer by Jonah
Ah…I see – sort of like being a troll is a personal choice, too.

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alcohol rehab centers for people who dont have money to pay for it?

Alan — Fri, 06 May 2011 16:20:16 +0000

Question by Trista: alcohol rehab centers for people who dont have money to pay for it?
My aunt is 49 years old and hasn’t had a job since she was about 30. she is now realizing that the alcohol is controlling her life and she wouldn’t know how to live without it its sad i know but my family is strapped for cash and it costs allot to send her to a rehab/detox place and i was wondering if there was any where in cali where they take patients in for free or for a little cost as possible thanks for the help if any one can

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Answer by Michael M
contract your county health department they will help here out.
in the meantime, get the phone book and check AA. have her make an immediate visit there to begin the process.

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Are there still people in this world who are unaware that it is a proven FACT that alcoholism/drug addiciton..

Alan — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 16:20:02 +0000

Question by PhoeniXoXoXoX: Are there still people in this world who are unaware that it is a proven FACT that alcoholism/drug addiciton..
is a DISEASE!?

READ SOMETHING!

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Answer by uncle b2
I know what it is love ♥

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What alcoholic drinks do British people typically drink?

Alan — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:20:32 +0000

Question by Beck89: What alcoholic drinks do British people typically drink?
I know beer is rather popular in the UK (as here in the US), but any specific brands? And what kinds of liquor and other alcoholic drinks are popular in England?

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Answer by sgtboat
Warm darker ALes and alot of Gin

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