Posted by galtin on October 16, 2001, at 18:46:33
In reply to addiction and recovery » Rosa, posted by Elizabeth on October 15, 2001, at 19:39:22
> I'm not convinced that alcoholics are especially liable to abuse tranquilizers, although they are probably liable to use more than the prescribed amount if the prescribed amount is inadequate! And I don't see any reason why they would be prone to stimulant abuse.
Elizabeth-
You said a lot of good things and this is the only place where I feel more cautious than you. I assume that "especially liable" is in contrast with the non-alcoholic population. In my experience, the majority of alcoholics are inclined to abuse either sedatives/painkillers or stimulants. After all, most alcoholics are prone to abuse anything ingestable that alters their mood.
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