Two older studies indicate that people with blood type A and rh negative blood are more likely to drink heavily and rh negative people are more likely to use drugs. I am avoiding “alcoholics” and “drug addicts” on purpose as neither should be labeled as a disease. I am A- and no: This is not self-deprecating “humor”. See the studies below: OBJECTIVE: To expound the argument that alcoholism (or “problem drinking”) is not best regarded as a disease. SUMMARY: Excessive drinking can cause physical disease and involve physical dependence without therefore being a disease itself. The “disease concept” of alcoholism is not needed to justify medical intervention or a caring approach to those who are dependent on alcohol. There is … Continue reading Why alcoholism is not a disease