Question by Happy in the Truth: If alcoholism is truly genetic, should those with the disorder just give up trying and buy a box of wine? We often hear the claim that homosexuality is genetic (which is unproven). But let’s say it is. We know that homosexual behavior, especially amongst men, is unhealthy because it [...]

Question by Just Me: What is the approximate success rate of recovery 4 people who join Alcoholics Anonymous? It doesn’t seem good. Out of curiousity, and that I am a recently recovering alcoholic, I’d like to know the percentages. It seems as if AA has a revovling door and a low success rate. And, is [...]

Question by Asi Sac: What is a good alcoholic drink for the very first time? I’m hanging out with some co-workers and I want to know what is a good alcoholic beverage that isn’t too strong but has a good taste. Best answer: Answer by tarynLong Island Iced Tea Cranberry or Orange & Vodka (the [...]

Question by Lucy: What are the affects of a food binge? When you binge and you become bloated and gain weight, is the weight real weight, water weight or just the food and gunk inside you? I’ve binged pretty much all day, I have taken laxatives but my stomach is still really bloated. I’m freaking [...]

Question by wednesdaypindrake: What’s an alcoholic drink that LOOKS similar to a shirley temple? I’m looking for any alcoholic drink that could be mistaken for a Shirley temple when looking at it. Best answer: Answer by Taterbug*rum and coke without the cherry added… when I grew up a shirley temple was either a coke and [...]

by babelglyph Question by Melly: How do you get over a binge eating disorder? I am almost positive have it. I just self-diagnosed myself with this earlier today, and I’m just curious if this is something I can fix by myself or if I need to consult a therapist about it. Best answer: Answer by [...]

Question by wemblania: If a man of 45 binge drank once a week followed by a sauna, what could happen? I have heard one should not swim on a full stomach and there is another rule about getting in a hot spa and having a heart attack under certain circumstances, but can anyone tell me [...]

Question by Madeline: If one is an alcoholic, is it harder for him to acquire life insurance through his employer? If that person has a history of alcohol, do they have a lesser chance at getting coverage through work? Will he be forced to pay higher rates than that of a non-alcoholic? This does not [...]

Question by Poofter (an old Zappa reference): What drug did Bill Wilson of Alcoholics Anonymous fame use while he was sober? Best answer: Answer by oaksterdamhippiechickBelladonna & LSD Townes Hospital, NYC (don’t ask me what year but I think it had to do with his 12&12 white lightning experience). He also hung out with Timothy [...]

Question by Dick Richards: What is so wrong with being an alcoholic? I am never late for work. I don’t drink on the job. I have worked from ground up with this same company for 20 plus years and now am in upper management. Yes, I drink to relax and have fun and do drink [...]