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Chapter VIII - Morals part 2
Chapter VIII - Morals part 2
Chapter VIII - Morals part 2
Thursday 1st January 1970
George Barton Cutten discusses how heredity impacts alcoholism and the role of personal responsibility in this episode of 'The Psychology of Alcoholism'.
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Get the buttons here!Inherited Cravings: The Hereditary Impact on Alcoholism
Notwithstanding all that has been said about heredity, environment and other causes, we believe that the person who drinks may be responsible: responsible for every drink which he takes up to a certain period in his career when he is unable to stop himself, then responsible for having gotten himself in that condition for a certain time.
Have you ever wondered if the tendency to drink runs in families? In this episode of 'The Psychology of Alcoholism', George Barton Cutten takes a deep dive into the role heredity plays in alcoholism. Cutten explains that when we talk about heredity in the context of alcoholism, it often means an inherited unstable nervous system. This instability can make someone crave alcohol so intensely that resisting becomes almost impossible once they start drinking.
But it’s not just about the individual; children of alcoholics are particularly vulnerable to developing similar habits. Cutten doesn’t stop there—he also tackles the contentious issue of personal responsibility. According to him, while heredity can set the stage, it’s ultimately up to the individual to manage their drinking until a certain point where control slips away. This episode challenges common beliefs and prompts listeners to think about the balance between genetic predisposition and personal choice in the development of alcoholism.
Tune in for a compelling discussion that blends science with real-world implications.