My brother-in-law is addicted to drugs. He does not want to admit it, but he is.
I can fully understand. I have a friend who is an alcoholic. He will drink about 10 Johnny Walker Black drinks per night.
Over the past three years, I find myself drinking more alcohol than I have in the past. I have started to ask my self why? I will typically have 0 alcohol, to 2-4 glasses of wine, to 2-4 beers, to 2-4 mixed drinks, or some combination of those. Again, why? Am I an alcoholic in the making? Do I need it to survive?
In the end, it is all about feeling good and getting rid of the hurt. Ever since November 2018, while lifting weights, I pulled something in my back and my arm tingles and fingers are numb at times and it hurts. I am pretty sure it is a pinched nerve based on the research, but it is still painful. Alcohol and plenty of it actually
But I need to ask myself, am I addicted to alcohol? I do not believe so, but it is something that I need to be aware of. Furthermore, I need to rely upon those that are around me to let me know and listen to what they have to say. In other words, be open minded.