Are Irish people more prone to alcoholism?

Answer by  Mike18 (72)

Genetically speaking people who live in Ireland are no more prone to alcoholism than any other people. What is possible is that the culture, ie the Irish social acceptance/predilection for drinking, may cause more individuals in that country to take it up, and who would otherwise not become alcoholics, to do so.

Answer by  ferfer72 (2623)

Alcoholism has been theorized to be genetic, so it follows that an initial batch of alcoholics would translate into an exponential number of future alcoholics. However, a more likely answer is that culture would cause more heavy drinkers. Ireland is not filled with the 12-step programs of Alcoholics Anonymous, and drinking isn't seen as a sin there.

Answer by  Brett (7986)

No, not at all. Irish people are known for their drinking habits because of their environment and social habits (if you've ever been to Ireland, there are pubs at every corner of every street! ). It is true that the Irish love their alcohol, but there is nothing about being Irish which would make them prone to being an alcoholic.

Answer by  eilish191 (13)

ye are all handicaps and retards, im irish im not an alcoholic and all americans are only jealous, cuz the second ye're arrested for drunk and disorderly, ye're in a 12 step program, the same way poor tiger woods got his and was instantly portrayed as a sex addict

Answer by  Anonymous

they like a drink because they are such a bright and sensitive lot that they need to anaesthatise themselves from an otherwise brash and inferior existence

Answer by  Anonymous

Yes it helps us forget the bad weather

Answer by  Anonymous

I can't see why not. If you had to wake up every day and remember that you're Irish you would drink also.