As those of us who’ve worked in treatment know, it’s alcohol (See chart below). Read this article for further clarification. In moderation, which is less, according to medical professionals, than many drinkers actually consume, alcohol is not a problem. Around 13% of those who drink develop an addiction, and it creates a lot of damage. Many experts in the field of alcoholism say if alcohol were discovered today, you’d have to get it by prescription. This doesn’t mean, from my perspective, that alcohol should be illegal, but you’d think more medical professionals would have more knowledge of the damage alcohol does to society, the workplace, families and the human mind and body when consumed in large quantities. 

 

Here’s another article that might be helpful – https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/8-alcoholics-reveal-eye-opening-lessons-on-overcoming-addiction/ss-BB10uiLU?ocid=spartandhp