IS EVERY PROBLEM WITH ALCOHOL PROGRESSIVE?
Research indicates that only a small number of those with drinking problems will experience a progressive decline. An individuals drinking pattern frequently ebbs & flows over time. While not drinking may seem an unpleasant choice to someone who is currently a frequent and heavy drinker, research clearly indicates that even those labeled alcoholic have periods of normal drinking or even abstinence under the right conditions – if they so choose. It is also important to note that people can have different sensitivities to substance effects. In other words, some individuals have higher highs or lower lows or both. This tends to feed into what appears to be an addictive cycle.
