Hemingway throwing one back!
Alcoholism is defined as a chronic, a progressive,
potentially fatal disorder marked by excessive and usually compulsive drinking
of alcohol leading to psychological and physical dependence or addiction.
Alcohol is known as a central nervous system depressant. It slows mental and
bodily processes. Within one alcoholic beverage the drinker will immediately
have a decrease in feelings of anxiety and stress. Alcohol can be known as a
“social lubricant”, as the drinkers are more likely to feel confident in
meeting new people in social situations and less concerned with how they are
viewed by other people and society. Since alcohol is a legal drug and accepted
within our society, it can be hard to tell the difference between a casual
drinker and an alcoholic. Generally any usage of alcohol that
results in negative consequences is considered abuse. It is known that due to
Ernest Hemmingway’s depression he struggled with alcohol addiction. Alcohol
abuse and mental illnesses usually go together. There is even a name
for it. When a person struggles with mental illness like depression and a
substance abuse problem, the person something called a dual diagnosis.
Hemingway was an extremely high functioning alcoholic, and there were rumors
that he would drink a quart of whiskey a day later in his life. There is
even proof of his love for alcohol in Hemingway's postscript to a letter to
Ivan Kashkin, a Russian translator and critic, in 1935.
"P.P.S. Don't you drink? I notice you speak slightingly of the bottle. I have drunk since I was fifteen and few things have given me more pleasure. When you work hard all day with your head and know you must work again the next day what else can change your ideas and make them run on a different plane like whisky? When you are cold and wet what else can warm you? Before an attack who can say anything that gives you the momentary well-being that rum does? I would as soon not eat at night as not to have red wine and water. The only time it isn't good for you is when you write or when you fight. You have to do that cold. But it always helps my shooting. Modern life, too, is often a mechanical oppression and liquor is the only mechanical relief. Let me know if my books make any money and will come to Moscow and we will find somebody that drinks and drink my royalties up to end the mechanical oppression"(Businessinsider.com).
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“Alcoholism.” Merriam-Webster, Merriam-Webster, www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alcoholism.
Willett, Megan. “In The Post-Script Of A Letter, Ernest Hemingway Explained His Deep Love Of Alcohol.” Business Insider, Business Insider, 2 July 2013, www.businessinsider.com/hemingway-explains-his-love-for-alcohol-2013-7.
Picture 1 Citation : O'Neill, Anne. “Booze as Muse: Writers and Alcohol, from Ernest Hemingway to Patricia Highsmith.” The Irish Times, The Irish Times, 28 Sept. 2015, www.irishtimes.com/culture/books/booze-as-muse-writers-and-alcohol-from-ernest-hemingway-to-patricia-highsmith-1.2369720.
Picture 2 Citation: “Breaking Down Alcohol Addiction.” Drug Addiction Treatment, www.drugaddictiontreatment.com/breaking-down-alcohol-addiction-522/.
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This passage sheds light on the complexities of alcoholism, highlighting its social acceptance, psychological roots, and potential dual diagnosis with mental illness, as seen in figures like Hemingway. For professional help for addiction in Malaysia, consider The Cabin Kuala Lumpur or The Mind Faculty, both offering specialized care for addiction and mental health challenges.
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