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the fact is money hurts people and its the most effective way of changing peoples behavior. Alcohol changes peoples perceptions and heavy drinking on a regular basis degrades personalities in the longterm.
Cameron, Aberdeen. Friday, 3 October, 2008, 16:50. Report this comment.
Why is everyone moaning about the government regarding alcohol. Don't get me wrong, they have their faults and lots of them, but isn't blaming them just an excuse. Only the people that have a problem will blame it on someone else. I know all about being in relationships with partners or family members having alcohol problems. It is a big problem. But everyone should be honest with themselves and stop making excuses for reasons to drink. Think about how other people feel. The ones who aren't drunk. Of course they are the boring ones!! Or maybe its the ones drinking that are boring, because they can only plan stuff around where there will be alcohol. It is very tedious day in day out watching loved ones get drunk.
Tam, Edinburgh. Saturday, 30 August, 2008, 20:47. Report this comment.
to colin, Paisley When you order your drink get a glass of water with ice and alternate then you won't get so drunk and won't be finished first
Elaine, Hamilton. Friday, 29 August, 2008, 16:48. Report this comment.
duncan mcfee top class coment. how ever the goverment makes bilions of pounds beetween cigaretes and alchohol which means they dont give a f...k about peoples health. the pound is the goverments main concern sad but true
ALAN, Livingston. Thursday, 28 August, 2008, 20:39. Report this comment.
as a resident of the west of scotland where alcohol has destoyed so many families and communities over the years i ppersonally think it should go on the dangerous drugs register and the supply of it curtailed
duncan mcphee, Glasgow. Wednesday, 27 August, 2008, 15:01. Report this comment.
iv statred going out and always finish my drink before everyone else and im getting so drunk that I am always first to go home, i dont know how to change this
colin, paisley. Tuesday, 26 August, 2008, 20:53. Report this comment.
Alcohol causes us to have a distorted image of the world which can lead to all sorts of issues within the relationship. I am an ex-alcoholic and I believe that it does destroy relationships, if you let it!
Caroline Russell, Edinburgh. Sunday, 24 August, 2008, 23:56. Report this comment.
I am definatly more argumenative after drinking alcohol as is most of the people i know.
Carrie Olford, edinburgh. Sunday, 24 August, 2008, 21:51. Report this comment.
My grandfather has been an alcoholic all his life. Due to this, 4 years ago, he took a stroke, and now can't live on his own die to memory loss. At times he doesn't even know who I am. My mother now cares for him: showers, feeds, does his washing. He's became an extra child in our family which has put a massive strain on my mum. More should be done to recognise people which these problems before it gets too late.
amy, wishaw. Saturday, 23 August, 2008, 23:03. Report this comment.
I was a light drinker till I met my ex partner. He hated me smoking, but I only did it when I had a drink which was rarely. He went on and on and on about my smoking so I'd smoke more but drink so I could have one. He was very volatile and we always came to blows when too much drink was consumed. I became borderline alcoholic. Thankfully I had the sense to get rid of him and I am not arguementative with anyone else when I've had a skinful. Still enjoy a drink and the odd ciggie but wont get done in now. Drink does bring out the worst in you, after all it is a depressant. It only highlighted our problems. Drink never solves anything but being sober and sensible does. Alcoholism is an illness and until you have been in that situation you will never understand how difficult it is to dry out. Some people do not realise they have a problem and in some areas there is just not enough support. Sometimes life is so bad that you do feel better in a drunken stupor. Thankfully I now know my limits and am happy with a glass of wine or two every now and again.
Nicola, Argyll. Saturday, 23 August, 2008, 22:27. Report this comment.