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The Reid wrote:
A heavy drinker isn't necessarily an alcoholic. Addiction means you
simply *can't* stop without external help.

Dave (the other one I assume your making the mistake of talking
to) works with alkies and cant see that the majority of people
are not like that.

Then he really should learn about the subject. A few open AA meetings
would be a start - as well as reading some of the vast amount available
from a search.

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*Why is it that doctors call what they do "practice"?

Dave Plowman London SW
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