Post by Confused about genetics on Jul 24, 2012 16:17:27 GMT -6
For personal reasons, you can call me Frank. My mother was an alcoholic and drug user literally until the day she died at the age of 47 from multiple organ failure. I'm 24, and enjoy a cold beer or two after work, but I'm terrified that one day I'll start drinking more than just a couple of beers and turn into an alcoholic. I don't feel comfortable bringing this up to my doctor, and I can't afford to (and I don't even believe I would) see a therapist. Call me judgmental, but I don't even feel comfortable about the idea of calling a counseling service.
Anyway, all this just to ask, should I be terrified about ending up an alcoholic? None of my family will talk to me about my questions. Mom was the black sheep and sometimes, it seems like the rest of the family is just glad the drama's over, as heartless as that feels and sounds.
I hope me with some advice, and thank you for making this forum so I can finally ask someone.
Anyway, all this just to ask, should I be terrified about ending up an alcoholic? None of my family will talk to me about my questions. Mom was the black sheep and sometimes, it seems like the rest of the family is just glad the drama's over, as heartless as that feels and sounds.
I hope me with some advice, and thank you for making this forum so I can finally ask someone.
