JD - "the person stopped alcohol use but still has the “Stinking Thinking” patterns of addiction "
Some chemical changes which have become organic are reversible, but it depends. That said, long term exposure to alcohol abuse, opiates and/or just the maintenance dose of an SSRI, alter brain chemistry & circuitry in an IRREVERSIBLE fashion.
"Or are you a brain-washed person who is now a danger to others?" To themselves and others. Given the number of people in the "Paxil For Lunch Bunch" since the early 90's, that would describe the majority of the populace.
True about some of it being brain changes and a good reminder, NN, that long term abuse of your health can cause lasting damage. But there is a also a mental type of chasm to cross in addition to not drinking the alcohol. It can leave the person in the same blame others frame of mind as an example, so they are not drunk, but also not growing.
It is sad how the TV viewers walked into the trap, eager.
Yes, I did. Too many coincidences equals not likely a coincidence. More likely an insider.
Fascinating take on many big topics and great references! Thanks so much for sharing! I’m also a big fan of Eisenstein
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JD - "the person stopped alcohol use but still has the “Stinking Thinking” patterns of addiction "
Some chemical changes which have become organic are reversible, but it depends. That said, long term exposure to alcohol abuse, opiates and/or just the maintenance dose of an SSRI, alter brain chemistry & circuitry in an IRREVERSIBLE fashion.
"Or are you a brain-washed person who is now a danger to others?" To themselves and others. Given the number of people in the "Paxil For Lunch Bunch" since the early 90's, that would describe the majority of the populace.
Invoke Leroy Jethro Gibbs Rule 39 Agent Scully
True about some of it being brain changes and a good reminder, NN, that long term abuse of your health can cause lasting damage. But there is a also a mental type of chasm to cross in addition to not drinking the alcohol. It can leave the person in the same blame others frame of mind as an example, so they are not drunk, but also not growing.
It is sad how the TV viewers walked into the trap, eager.
Yes, I did. Too many coincidences equals not likely a coincidence. More likely an insider.