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Originally Posted by Asta Kask
Contrary to what the Basic Set says, drug abuse can have serious long-term effects even if the drug in question isn't alcohol. AFAIK, there are are two GURPS mechanisms published to reflect this.
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I have been in alcohol detox three times in the last year, and am probably headed for a fourth go if I don't get a grip on it soon. I've probably lost one point of HT and one point of DX so far.
1. irritability (Bad Temper)
2. paranoia (Paranoia)
3. restlessness (Short Attention Span? Impulsiveness?)
4. anxiety (Panic Attacks? Fearfulness? Cowardice?)
Most of those, yes, though I would dispute the cowardice, at least in my case. Facing psychiatric treatment voluntarily is about the most courageous thing anyone can do.
Edit: I like caffeine, too, but it is a pale substitute for alcohol.