Phenomenon of Craving
Phenomenon of Craving
The Doctor’s Opinion describes one of the central ideas behind alcoholism: once the alcoholic takes the first drink, a craving can begin that makes stopping far more difficult than it is for the average drinker.
Today we’ll talk about what Dr. Silkworth meant by the phenomenon of craving, why the first drink changes everything, and why repeated attempts to control drinking can fail even when we sincerely mean to stop.
Understanding the physical side of alcoholism helps explain why the solution is not learning how to drink better—it is avoiding the first drink and…
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