SoulSister and GracieLou, I would offer this quote.
“The fact is that most alcoholics, for reasons yet obscure, have lost the power of choice in drink.” Page 24, 1st edition of the book “Alcoholics Anonymous”.
Notice that it says “most alcoholics” and not all alcoholics.
Nomis, Thanks for the link that you posted earlier in this thread. I would urge everyone to spend the time to view it. It’s a very nice presentation on addiction and choice, and it may help many to understand some of the “reasons yet obscure”.