The entire risk in alcoholism is that you won't be able to stop drinking once yo...

		tptacek on March 21, 2011 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Fear may be more dangerous than radiation The entire risk in alcoholism is that you won't be able to stop drinking once you start. It isn't a disease where a single glass of wine damages you. Avoiding the wine isn't an irrational act; it's the most sensible form of risk mitigation available.