I agree about a genetic component as surely some individuals would be better served to never trying alcohol, same goes for drugs and tobacco. How can one judge another w/o having lived in their shoes? Whatever the circumstances. I tried my best to get friends over the years to get off alcohol and drugs when it ruled and destroyed their lives and the ones around them.
Just as I have tried to get my mother to stop smoking cigarettes, it's far easier to be on the outside, as surely it's not easy for users to quit any substance when they have a dependence problem.
On Depression, yes there are wonderful treatment options for those who need it, yet I also know that the providers of medication push their pills are many that do not need it, just as ADD/HD meds in children.
Thank goodness we do have the technology that has advanced since the 'icepick' days!
