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by __derek__ 1228 days ago
> dependent on alcohol or drugs are six or seven times more likely

NB: this does not mean actively using. Dependency creates significant stress when sober, which almost certainly amplifies violent dispositions. Hence my GP's comment.
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rayiner 1228 days ago
> Dependency creates significant stress when sober, which almost certainly amplifies violent dispositions.

How does that not support my point?

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__derek__ 1227 days ago
It's the opposite of what you wrote:

> That makes sense--alcohol decreases inhibition. It makes you do things that maybe you were inclined to do, but wouldn't do sober. (That is part of why people drink alcohol in the first place.)

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