In general addictions involve such a non-rational behaviour that no-body who is a not addicted to a substance can understand it. I can understand any addiction to drugs, although only tobacco (now nicotine tablets) and alcohol have been a problem for me... I guess it is similar to my lack of understanding about over-eating.
It is also so strange the image of alcoholism I have in my mind... probably from films, books and from my own family (two very alcoholic uncles, one death due to alcohol abuse). I am so pleased to see other women in here. It is one of the big reasons that made me register.
Thank you again.