>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?
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>Now, as far as the 'finger in their face' - that's your interpretation of people's tone in conversation to and about Mike.
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>And the Robin Williams comment? Totally uncalled for

I don't see it that way.

Rehab has adverse effects. It kills people.

Of course, if an alcoholic or addict dies, it has nothing to do with us foisting a standard of sobriety on them and call them failures when they fail.

It might make you feel better, to tell Beane and Williams precisely how to live. But its wrong.