to be gravely affected, one does not necessarily have to drink a long time nor take the quantities some of us have. This is particularly true of women. Potential female alcoholics often turn into the real thing and are gone beyond recall in few years. Certain drinkers, who would be greatly insulted if called alcoholics, are astonished at thei inability.... to stop.
.Alcoholics Anonymous 1st edition page 33
I was so relieved when I found this piece in the big book, once again I got my answer. I was shocked at the progression of my disease...