My Dad was an alcoholic, and it eventually killed him. Now that I live alone, I have a full cabinet of alcohol - gifts and whatnot - but I never drink alone. Even when it comes to wines, I'd much rather invite someone over, than have a go by myself. The reason for this is that, as far as I see it, drinking alone is a good way to get started into alcoholism. I'm not sure I would become an alcoholic this way, but I'm not in a hurry to find out.
As far as personal issues and alcohol... You know when people are cold, and they tend to drink a few shots of alcohol to feel warm? Sometimes they take it too far, get drunk, and die because of the low temperature, even though they felt warm. And it's exactly like that.
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