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The Dreaded Disease, Why Take a Chance

Alcoholism In almost every family Causes homes to break up Causes children to worry, Alcoholism It will not happen to me But sometimes it does And it does it in a hurry Alcoholism The dreaded disease Affects the whole family And it does so in a fury Alcoholism Takes your body and mind It has not killed you yet, But it got your Uncle Murray Alcoholism Why take a chance? Why take that first drink? Your goals you want to bury?

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Jan Allison

Date: 6/9/2018 4:20:00 PM

I've seen the devastation at first hand - and the effect isn't only on the addict but the whole family:-( I rarely drink alcohol, I much prefer a soft drink or a cuppa these days!:-) hugs jan xx

Caren Krutsinger
Date: 6/11/2018 9:17:00 AM

I used to have a sip or two, but then I started throwing up alcohol. I think it's psychosomatic, but I have seen so many sad children due to this horrible disease.