==> A hush fell over the room when Jane Kelley said to Anthony Defilippi <== 
 JK> When we are younger, genetic alcoholics are able to run harder, endure
 JK> more pain, and work longer than so called "normal" folks are.  That is
 JK> because we produce substances they don't.
I think it interesting  that you make a distinction between "genetic" 
alcoholics and (I don't know, what are non-genetic alcoholics called).
Can you cite some of the studies that you're quoting?  I always get 
suspicious when people say "studies say...." and then don't give their
back-up.
 JK> The job of the professional is to get the suffering addict in shape to
 JK> attend A.A. or N.A. meetings.
Seems to me that the job of the professional is to make money.
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