Originally Posted by
daredevil 
Why does AVRT--despite its internal locus of control--have moral and familial implications? Externalities or internal belief systems? Or do internal belief systems have external ramifications? Do externalities affect internal beliefs pursuant to this model?
Your questions almost imply that love and trust within family and friendships should be exclusive to people who claim powerlessness over alcohol/drugs ending up in their bloodstream. I believe reality is the opposite. People who DO take personal responsibility for their own behavior are more likely to succeed at shared love and trust in their close/intimate relationships.
It’s hard to trust and love someone who has a history of horrible behavior while under the influence and is not willing to finally promise “I will never drink/drug again.”
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