Posted by vainamoinen on January 12, 2006, at 14:38:01
In reply to A slip, posted by ClearSkies on January 12, 2006, at 7:43:47
My experience has been that once the alcohol was out of my system that the real problem emerged. In my case depression with medication induced mania. But in addition to that, I have plenty of neurotic personality traits or what AA would call "character defects".
I think that medical research will uncover more and more a link between genetics, abnormal drinking, and stress.
The program of AA really is designed to target the latter. Meaning that through the development of a social support system, cognitive-behavioral "tricks", and genuine personal growth we can reduce substantially or eliminate triggers that bring us back to the destructive behavior.
Good luck!
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