(Psych Central News) A provocative new study discovers an individual's first taste of alcohol may influence genes linked to alcoholism. Researchers found that the younger an individual was for the first drink, the greater the risk for alcohol dependence and the more prominent the role ... ...


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I guess I'm totally screwed. I started drinking between age 7 and 8 and was a full-blown alchoholic before I was a teenager.

You're not screwed, you just might have to make a life long commitment to sobriety.

I also always identified myself as having alcohol addiction issues when I was quite young. After going through some psych testing recently, it was noted in the report that the alcohol was given to me by a parent, and was used to keep me compliant, so the abuse I underwent would continue to remain hidden.

As an adult, I always feared I'd end up an alcoholic, but I haven't had any addiction issues. I was so paranoid I went undermedicated for years, even though it was the equivelant of allowing myself to be tortured 24/7 x 365 days x 4 years.

If you haven't examined how and why you started drinking so young, please find a therapist/sponser you trust. And/or join AA/NA.

Also, the relationship between underage drinking and an increase in addiction has been known for a long time. My family has serious addiction histories and I explained this info to my son around age 10 and kept the dialogue actively open through the years. I explained to him that his body would react differently to alcohol at 12, then it would if he was 16, until his body fully matured. At age 20 he had his first beer, and he'll have 1 or 2 at a party, but he has never been drunk. Although he has spent plenty of time taking care of friends and gf's that have been...

Well, I DID become an alcoholic -- I'm in recovery now and have 18 yrs clean/sober. But my grandfather got me DRUNK at 2 1/2 yrs old!!! I'm sure that didn't help matters! LOL Plus there is a long history of alcoholism in my family -- I think I was predisposed to alcoholism.

All I know for sure is that alcohol is dangerous -- and people nowadays can't seem to "enjoy" themselves without drinking! I'm thankful I don't have to live like that anymore.

hello,
originally on another site
for spinal disorder and back pain
so much here @ NeuroTalk applies 2 me
get help asap
family history and genetics are a major factor
my dad committed suicide 1980
co-dependent mother, the whole family dynamics toxic
i left at 17
my father violating me and my sister
physically and sexually (mother knowing)
not allowing myself 2 open up 2
anyone was enough for me
luckily i accepted
took a few tries
and understand what it means 2 be grateful
2 be an alcoholic
and inspire my children
and use me as a tool
always, and only when truly HONEST
will u have a chance for a better life
life on life terms, may not always easy
but give it your all, you will learn who u ARE
HUMAN, given free will

thanks much
eva
find me any time
struggling with the idea i have 2 take meds