Heh.. it's hard to be ashamed of something that others can't see, but it's even harder to feel ashamed of what we're completely unaware of. I think the only reason why there's such a stigma attached to alcoholism is not because addiction is inherently bad or sinful or shameful, but because addiction to alcohol is so readily visible. Why do you think we hoard empties? lol If all your sins are in your head, just don't write them down on paper and you don't have to face them.