Am I the only one who notices the contradiction?
The is what AA and numerous others who follow their guidelines say:
1) The alcoholic (or addict) is described as having no control over whether he drinks.
2) The only way the addict can be helped is when he understands that only he can control his behavior.
Do they have control or don't they?
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Once he drinks, he loses all control. Most people can stop after one drink but not an alcoholic. He must control himself not to take even one sip of an alcoholic beverage, no matter what the occasion.
ReplyDeleteTo sum up what you're saying:
ReplyDeleteThe alcoholic cannot control himself.
He must control himself.