I wish warnings and admonishments from others over the years had even just slowed me down, but that often seemed only to embolden me instead. This bothers me, because I warned both of my children that alcoholism tends to run in the family, and it would probably be best if they didn't tempt fate. Do I think it will make a difference? I sincerely hope so. Unfortunately, I imagine it would only be something one, or both, would remember after it becomes a problem for them. I pray that it doesn't. I pray they won't succumb to an addiction to anything. I would hate to imagine anyone else going through the things I've put myself through.