Comments on: Why is alcoholism different than a smoking addiction?

By: balloonluvr

balloonluvr — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:45:25 +0000

Because smoking stinks, kills everbody and everything around too. Disgusting to say the least.

By: Ted F

Ted F — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 03:05:03 +0000

I don’t think you can be that general when it comes to breaking strong addictions like cigarettes and alcohol; it all depends on the victim. Some people find it harder to quit smoking than alcohol, and vice verse. I think that a big factor in this is how much that person is exposed to the alcohol and/or tobacco. The more someone is exposed to it, the more tempting it will seem. So I think the best way to break a habit like that is to go somewhere like rehab, where you can’t be tempted by the drugs/alcohol.

By: JR

JR — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:28:36 +0000

I don’t know that it is. I smoked and drank alcoholically for approximately 13 years. I have seven and a half years of sobriety and six and a half without smoking.

I quit both because of adverse health effects and my wife’s unhappiness with my behavior. I took advantage of an out patient treatment program and AA to get sober and stay sober.

I stopped smoking because I was sick and tired of coughing, chest infections and general poor health. One day I made up my mind to not by any more cigarettes. I’m not sure I ever officially quit smoking. It was easier for me just to not buy anymore. Before this I tried Welbutran, the patch and other smoking cessation programs. None worked for very long.

I clearly made poor chooses and allowed myself to rationalize both behaviors with flawed logic.

So, in my experience, smoking and drinking alcoholically are very difficult to overcome and I wouldn’t say that one was more or less difficult than the other.

By: mariko m

mariko m — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:26:17 +0000

Alcohol addiction can harm your health. Many people have lost jobs, homes, and loved ones simply because they could not tame thier alcohol habit. I suggest you find some help. Here is a site that has addiction information and a directory of addiction treatment clinics so you can help. http://www.addictionselfhelp.com

Live strong

By: ~DaNi~

~DaNi~ — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 02:05:58 +0000

well i’m only 14. no expert.

but a disease is something u develop or catch. it’s physical. ur body adjusts 2 alcohol. it craves alcohol.

same thing wid marijuana, cigarettes, booze

but an addiction is more mental. ur brain wants it.

altho. honestly alcoholism is only a disease when it gives u long term effects. til then it’s just an addiction

By: MiMi

MiMi — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 01:08:05 +0000

Nicotine which is what the addictive ingredient in cigarettes is a stimulant just like caffeine. But, alcohol is a downer.

By: Frankie V

Frankie V — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:32:40 +0000

Alcoholism isn’t a disease. That’s bullcrap. It’s an addiction. I don’t care what any doctor says he proves. An addiction is an addiction.

By: J R

J R — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:31:05 +0000

an addiction is an addiction they both mentally and physically hurt you and your loved ones

By: css0199

css0199 — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:13:51 +0000

they’re the same. they are both addictions, just not both socially acceptable.