Switching addictions

It is being reported that there is a newly discovered side-effect of gastric bypass surgery.  There were findings that after a study of about 2000 people that had undergone the surgery, there was an up to fifty-percent higher chance of said individual developing alcoholism.  The physical reason is that with the tremendous reduction of the size of the stomach that any alcohol consumed goes into the intestines faster and without being broken down in the stomach.  Therefore, it creates quicker absorption into the blood stream and leads to a burst of euphoria.  It seems what they are saying is that you get drunk faster.  


It is my opinion that the jump to alcoholism is a switch of addictions and the sudden onset of drunkenness is a contributing factor .  While there are medical conditions and prescription medicines that lead to obesity, I believe that food is used by many to self-medicate.  Therefore, it's not that big of a jump to realize if you remove food from someone that is using it like an addict, that it would soon be replaced by  another substance.

I believe that any addict could benefit from some help whether it's a twelve step program, medical intervention, rehab, etc.  As I've heard said, "Switching addictions is like changing cabins on the Titanic.  Either way, you're going down."

Be happy.  Be healthy.  Peace.