Given that many studies are now linking alcoholism with depression and that alcohol is a depressant, drinking to feel better is kinda akin to treating Type I Diabetes with sugar, doncha think?

Now, as far as the 'finger in their face' - that's your interpretation of people's tone in conversation to and about Mike.

And the Robin Williams comment? Totally uncalled for


>>Actually you can argue all day as to whether alcoholism is a disease.
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>>What matters is that it tends to do well from specific treatment, often starting with an intervention to get people to put their first foot over the line.
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>>Can people take the first step themselves?
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>First step to what? Absolute sobriety?
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>How's that working for Robin Williams?
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>Maybe the type of person that feels down about themselves and wants to drink to feel better, doesn't need your finger in their face telling them to live up to standards typically reserved for Saints (who still drink wine with little bits of crackers).