The disease of alcoholism (addiction) is a mystery to many - including those who suffer from it. It is a complex illness and it affects complex people. But the addict and the alcoholic are not the only ones who suffer. Studies show that for every addict there are another twenty people who are deeply affected by the addict's behavior and disease.

So not everyone who suffers from alcoholism is a drinker. And not every drinker is an alcoholic.

I understand the disease as few people do. I am a student of life and people. I have answers that few people do about this cunning, baffling and powerful illness. But in my experience EVERYONE has a problem like addiction, that they can't deal with on their own. The list could go on ad-infinitum - shopping, spending, sex, money, work, relationships etc..

God saved me from myself and He did that for a reason. He had plans for me. I believe those plans include opening a window of understanding for any and all who are baffled by their problems.