Lisa wrote:
Here's my question to the folks who drink or have a loved-one who does:  Does liquor ever make you (or your loved one) do things that are TOTALLY out of character?  So in your opinion, does it come down to massive amounts of alcohol as the main contributor or a "character defect" exacerbated by alcohol?

I've had an "issue" in my family.  smiley: frown

 
Alcohol is a mind altering drug and depending on ones body chemistry it depends on how they react. It can also make a difference on the type and the amount of alcohol they drink.  For instance some can do fine on beer but turn into a monster on hard liquor.  Once it causes problems in relationships, families, job's etc then it is an addiction. 

{ So in your opinion, does it come down to massive amounts of alcohol as the main contributor or a "character defect" exacerbated by alcohol?}

NO!