Alcoholism

"Alcoholism is also known as alcohol dependence. It's a disabling addictive disorder characterized by the compulsive and uncontrolled abuse of alcohol, despite adverse effects upon the drinker's health and negative social consequences upon his or her life." ( wikipedia )

The above definition is kind of clear to all right?!

I've thought of writing this post after watching a top-ranking mandarin program in Phoeneix Channel--- A Date with Lu Yu. The invited guest to be interviewed was 张政。

Before being an alcoholic, he had a successful job and a warm family. What has made him become whom he was(no longer one now )? an alcoholic? was the lil' by lil' of alcohol given by his friends and dad since young. Typical Chinese in China thinks that a great drinker ( in fact, a drunkard ) will have a bright future!

As the story continues, that statement will be proved wrong!

Throughout the whole interview, the BIG MAN ( the guest ) was trying to hold back tears as he thought about his foolish past. To make the story short, he had lost "everything" in his life ( family and job )JUST for the sake of satisfying his "alcohol-itchy" stomach. Even after he managed to get rid of this "bad" habit, his family could no longer be the one he expects it to be because the hurts are really deep.

Definitely, he has now changed to be a better person. To him, alcohol is his WORST ENEMY. Whenever he sees people drink, he will grab the bottle and pour the beer/ wine out! You might ask," What if the person who drinks was just celebrating/ tasting the beer?" His reply was, that was how "failure" starts from. ( he said this according to his own experience )

At the closing of the interview, the host asked what would he like to say/ urge the alcoholics? He said the below statement:

"有一个好身体。对家庭有个责任。你喝的不是酒。你喝的是家人的泪， 家人的血。别再喝了！把酒戒掉吧!"
"Have a healthy body and be responsible to your family. What you are drinking is not beer/wine ( alcohol ). What you are drinking is your family's tears and blood! Stop drinking and get rid of it!" -translated

Suggestion: Why not try some mocktails than beer? fruit juice than wine? :)

the above contains is up to individual to agree or not ...

God bless you all! :)

XW