Thanks for sharing that, meli!
I agree alcoholics do tend to have poor coping skills. Cause or effect? Don't know. It doesn't really matter, I guess.
But, I'm a liberal when it comes to this issue. I believe we can ALL learn coping mechanisms. I may start out behind the 8 ball as a result of nature, but, I can make my life better by learning skills and tools to put to use when stressors hit. Nurture does play a part. I'm living proof!
Shalom!