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Originally Posted by mrsD
In the old days with no treatments these people just died.
Now we have so many ways to help medically, and granted it does take effort to be compliant.
Drinking releases a dopamine (addictive) reinforcement in the brain.
Being compliant to watch the diabetes does not.
This gal you describe is going for the addictive "hit". End of story.
She may die a lingering death, and there is not much anyone outside of her can change. She should get to an AA meeting or therapy IMO.
I can't imagine drinking 18 cans of beer in one night!  |
Mrs. D.
I can't imagine drinking 18 cans of beer in one week!!!
OMG.
I know many alcoholics who rationalize what they do. But when you add pancreatis to some of them, and then eventually they get diabetes, and the guy is only 32 years old, will not go to rehab and has his mom going to al-anon meetings because she has to realize that she can't FIX him.
And many parents think they can FIX an addict. Well, it just breaks my heart. I see this so much I can't tell you.
And there is now a beauty parlor in NYC which has a menu.
What's on the menu? Blow-outs.
They gave names to the blow-outs.
Cosmo, Daquiri, etc.
And I believe they serve drinks while you get your hair done.
Good Lord.
I think our younger generation is absolutely doomed when they are hit in the face with all this temptations and it affects their decision making.
Truly sad.
NIce chatting with you. HOpe you are OK!!!
Melody