PCollinson1990 wrote:it depends what you read, conflicting articles abound. And I didn't use Google, I used The British Library.
Many believe the issue with alcohol is socio-economic, others comment that it's genetics. Either way, it doesn't matter, Kelly was drunk and mouthed off. It's the biggest non story in the history of non stories.
If Bumpy & I have encouraged you to research it yourself, that's three of us who have learnt something this morning. Isn't that the point of a forum?
Ok if it's complicated for you here goes. The enzyme issue makes those without it more susceptible to the effects of alcohol....They get drunk quicker, they are at higher risk of alcohol related harm..liver disease etc. It doesn't mean they will get addicted.....a wholly different condition effected by a mixture of factors medical and social economic issues.
Albert will get drunker quicker than his European colleagues. When drunk the likelihood of a human being violent or aggressive increases hugely. Albert should avoid alcohol he has a long track record of problems with it. The enzyme issue is not an excuse but he will get in this state quickly when he starts drinking.
