>>Step 1. Don't buy liquor.
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>>After which, there is no step 2.
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>It would really be terrific if it was that simple. Guiding principles from a Cracker Jack box. What you're missing or refusing to see is that there is a biochemical element as well as an ingrained psychological element. It isn't something that can be swatted away so lightly.

Very true. Your body becomes dependent on alcohol.
It is a very tough fight and one that you really don't win, but you can control it. It's when you start having negative thoughts, you lose.

Keep fighting Mike... don't stop!

>And idiot can go out and buy liquor in minutes' time. Saying don't do it is no recipe for a cure. The urge has to be extinguished, both physically and mentally.

... and spiritually? :)


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>You've always been one of my favorites here but I think you are badly wrong in this case. Maybe it's something only the afflicted can truly understand. Be thankful you aren't one of us.