tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post1189321721258935182..comments2023-10-26T22:25:55.658+01:00Comments on Guitars and Life: Panorama programme on "Britain's Hidden Alcoholics"Furtheronhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-59041702661323252572012-03-02T12:59:23.052+00:002012-03-02T12:59:23.052+00:00You have a point Alex P. but that is the old argum...You have a point Alex P. but that is the old argument of who is truly responsible for behaviour... <br /><br />But it is interesting that there is so much disdain generally about drug dealers/pushers (who often are actually only dealing to be able to afford their own habits) where as publicans and off licence owners are seen as respectable business men/women...<br /><br />An interesting paradox that oneFurtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-7836879536982741402012-03-02T11:57:45.554+00:002012-03-02T11:57:45.554+00:00I think UK should also focus in creating more of r...I think UK should also focus in creating more of <a href="http://www.learn2serve.co.uk/online-responsible-alcohol-retailing-certification/" rel="nofollow">responsible alcohol retailing</a> and for consumers as well.Alex P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10643451287069336150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-15803632516730854522012-02-21T19:29:59.162+00:002012-02-21T19:29:59.162+00:00I still haven't seen the other BBC program on ...I still haven't seen the other BBC program on drinking and now this one sounds interesting as well. <br /><br />But yeah, why risk it, especially after 13 years?? He's further proof that the urge never goes away.Kristenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00125499557380737134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-9869970630670892702012-02-21T17:31:52.157+00:002012-02-21T17:31:52.157+00:00@Pixie - indeed "if you can show the about fa...@Pixie - indeed "if you can show the about face and drink like a normal drinker our hats are off to you" (that is a no-doubt not a word for word quote from Chapter 3 We Alcoholics from AA's big book). And Lord knows I tried - ok maybe 6 weeks longest wasn't enough but as I say if frightened the be Jesus out of me and left me bewildered and battered at the end of year where control had completely eluded me. I'll stick to the total abstinence route for myself as the possible ramifications of the alternative do make me shiver in fear - as I say "Why take the risk?" that is for me and others like me not all.Furtheronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11903753972242964410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-26108091547373293722012-02-21T15:52:57.062+00:002012-02-21T15:52:57.062+00:00I suppose I come at it from a slightly different a...I suppose I come at it from a slightly different angle, and more from Mr Campbell's. I liked that he enjoyed the feeling of stopping at a certain number of drinks, which I think is where he is now. It may be that he cannot stick to that and has to reconsider, but is there not an argument for this route? Does that not really kick an alcohol problem where it hurts, if you can move from that on to healthy and sensible drinking? And is it not a realistic answer to our society's way of thinking about drink? We are never going to stop it, or ban it, so should we encourage sensible drinking?<br /><br />My angle is different for a reason, and you know that reason. And I completely commend, support, admire those who have to go the whole hog. I, like AC, take a great pleasure in putting the glass back in the cupboard after a drink now, and not looking at the glass for another month or so. <br /><br />It doesn't matter as long as it works, I think. <br /><br />I don't know much about AC's politics, as you will know. But I do see a man quite battered by life and still standing. For that, and for having the strength, like you, to talk about it, I admire him greatly.Nic https://www.blogger.com/profile/16155143861854659940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-12088380097993208552012-02-21T14:59:07.152+00:002012-02-21T14:59:07.152+00:00I have known a few functional alcoholics... at wha...I have known a few functional alcoholics... at what point does it become an issue that needs to be addressed? And now I'm going to read "My Drinking Story"... it's about time, eh?ExtraOhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02737033169703790358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-10861029987987972612012-02-21T12:43:57.541+00:002012-02-21T12:43:57.541+00:00I've recorded this programme to view later tod...I've recorded this programme to view later today. I fall into that "two large daily glasses (plus another perhaps)" category, myself - and am aware I need to keep a check on it. 'Course, it's so easy to turn a blind eye, ask yourself "Where's the harm? It's not like I ever get tipsy..".<br /><br />Yeah, great post.Shrinkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401403773851253351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6362772742268382636.post-8205954674056181472012-02-21T10:50:37.160+00:002012-02-21T10:50:37.160+00:00great post...thankyou!great post...thankyou!Gerry Snapehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07269492251928362799noreply@blogger.com