The first drink - assets v liabilities
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The first drink - assets v liabilities
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When we think about having a drink, we're thinking of the kick we get out of drinking, the pleasure, the escape from boredom, the feeling of self-importance, and the companionship of other drinkers. What we don't think of is the letdown, the hang over, the remorse, the waste of money, and the facing of another day. In other words, when we think about that first drink, we're thinking of all the assets of drinking and none of the liabilities. What has drinking really got that we haven't got in A.A.? Do I believe that the liabilities of drinking outweigh the assets?
Thought for the Day -- Hazelden
When we think about having a drink, we're thinking of the kick we get out of drinking, the pleasure, the escape from boredom, the feeling of self-importance, and the companionship of other drinkers. What we don't think of is the letdown, the hang over, the remorse, the waste of money, and the facing of another day. In other words, when we think about that first drink, we're thinking of all the assets of drinking and none of the liabilities. What has drinking really got that we haven't got in A.A.? Do I believe that the liabilities of drinking outweigh the assets?
Thought for the Day -- Hazelden
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I like that analogy. Drinking literally took my assets away and left liabilities I that forced me to declare bankruptcy. The material things and money I don't care about really. It's the assets of my character, moral standards, and soul that the liabilities took away that were the biggest loss to alcoholism
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Originally Posted by Purpleknight 
Apparently the endorphins in the brain are higher prior to having a drink The thoughts prior give the brain more pleasure than when actually having that drink!! Great post!! 
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Originally Posted by Purpleknight
Apparently the endorphins in the brain are higher prior to having a drink
The thoughts prior give the brain more pleasure than when actually having that drink!!
Great post!!
The thoughts prior give the brain more pleasure than when actually having that drink!!
Great post!!
I remember my ex-gf commenting how I would get more cheerful, smile, as I walked out of the liquor store. I hadn't had anything to drink yet but the idea that I would be soon at home and cracking a cold beer put me in a great mood. My brain was anticipating the alcohol and my reward system must have been firing off some feel good chemicals.
That doesn't happen unless you are an addict or alcoholic
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This was my first thought from way back when drinking was still "fun" for me:
Asset: Fun night of partying.
Liability: I wanted to do it the next night again and the next again (and I did).
My friends would "party" and drink at wedding receptions and then not drink again for months (or the next wedding or Halloween party). The liability for alcoholics is that we have no "off switch" party? Who needs company to get drunk? It was actually easier and more relaxing alone. Mondays were as good as Fridays. Work nights as good as vacations to get drunk.
Asset: Fun night of partying.
Liability: I wanted to do it the next night again and the next again (and I did).
My friends would "party" and drink at wedding receptions and then not drink again for months (or the next wedding or Halloween party). The liability for alcoholics is that we have no "off switch" party? Who needs company to get drunk? It was actually easier and more relaxing alone. Mondays were as good as Fridays. Work nights as good as vacations to get drunk.
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