Do you think it sounds disrespectful towards alcoholics to say that drinking alcohol is a choice?

[Anonymous]

[Anonymous]

My perspective is that we all have free will. Free will is a choice. I do think that some do not realize it is pure poison and they do not see it because they like the way it may help their stress or depression.

[douride2]

Not at all. Drinking alcohol is a choice.

[WindAtMyBack]

It's not disrespectful because it's true. Alcoholics quit drinking, smokers quit smoking, heroin addicts quit heroin. They all quit by choice unless it's forced on them.

So yes, it's a choice. It might not be an easy choice to make and follow through with, but it's a choice. It's about self discipline. You have to decide to quit and mean it. There is no other way unless it's forced on you.

[Nikki1989]

Depending on the context and the intended meaning, the phrase “drinking alcohol is a choice” can be perceived as disrespectful, as it oversimplifies a medically and psychologically important issue.

[slatyb]

Is anything a choice? Does free will really exist, or is it only an illusion? Addictions are very hard to resist. Most people can't resist eating food that is readily available, like cookies at a holiday party.

[MemeSupreme]

kinda

its dismissive if you dont elaborate. like its true, but its not that simple

[MemeSupreme]

really depends on the context

[AngryCarl2]

Well alcoholics have quit, so I daresay that was a choice. No one chooses to be an alcoholic, but you can choose not to be.

[dudeinohio]

It is a choice
As a recovering alcoholic. I choose not to drink... today. one day at a time.