My uncle has been going through some really hard times lately with regards to alcoholism, and my mom wants us to make sure that he feels supported. He's tried AA, but keeps falling off the wagon. She's going to have us look into some Alcohol Awareness Classes, as she thinks that we should all learn more about the addiction potential surrounding alcohol, partially so we can understand what Uncle Tim is going through, but also in part so that we don't fall into the same traps that he has. Now, I consider myself a social drinker, and if I'm feeling particularly fun or sad, I'll probably have a few more drinks than I usually do. But at the end of the day, I really do feel that I'm in control of my own fate and destiny with regards to the substance. To this end, I don't think that I'm in any real danger of becoming addicted, but it's always good to learn more. We're hoping that the more we learn about the disease, the more we can help Uncle Tim and hopefully convince him to take a class as well. Maybe learning about the physical risks and long-term repercussions of alcoholism will scare him enough to try harder.
