Originally Posted by Pick-a-name

Thanks....now,the big question. Are they treated differently? Wouldn't refraining from drinking be the logical answer to this problem for ALL types?

If you stop right there, I am leaning toward thinking it is abuse when you see there is a problem and decide to stop AND CAN, and can STAY stopped. Like drinking too much for a bit at college and then decided it was time to stop and just going on, dropping the drinking and craziness.

Those that deny there is a problem or can either not stop or stay stopped, seem to be dealing with another problem.....I would think that indicates alcoholism ( the craving or something).

Physical dependence probably would be seen in some alcoholics (daily drinkers or later stage).

Do these sound close?