Could sociopaths be alcoholics?

Sociopathy is a mental health problem that is now more commonly referred to as Antisocial Behavior Disorder (ASPD). Those individuals with ASBD tend to be attracted to high risk behaviors. The condition is often associated with criminality and addiction. The sociopath also will have few qualms about hurting other people. read more

Alcoholism & drug addiction are similar to any other disease in that no one wants to become sick with something that could, potentially, wind up being fatal, but some people are dealt that fate anyway. read more

As a recovering alcoholic for many years now, I can honestly say that during the 'practicing' of my disease I did exhibit signs of being a Sociopath, as have many of my sober alcoholic friends, however, I do not believe the percentage of sociopaths in alcoholics is any higher than in the general population. read more

Alcohol turns me into one giddy & reckless motherfucker with no mask. For some reason, I can get kinda bubbly. Happiness for me - even joy, it only appears when I find something amusing - is extremely rare. read more