[TKDietz]

That's probably not the best word to use but I know what you mean. I do disagree with defining abuse as any use of any intoxicant to alter one's perception. Such a broad definition would make any use of any intoxicant for "recreational purposes" abuse. The only way you can define it that way and not consider yourself an abuser if you are even just a moderate alcohol drinker is to lie to yourself about why you consume alcohol.

[davesdude]

When you lie to yourself, that is where it becomes problematic, i believe it even applies to other thing than intoxicant...

[davesdude]

you seem like quite an obejective person, tell me what do you think about this issue?? you can write me with the mail system if it's too personnal...