Once an alcoholic admits the exact nature of their problem they can’t just start drinking less; they have to stop drinking. Our addiction to fossil fuels is no different and no less deadly.

There is no proven genetic predisposition either. I’m not saying there isn’t one, but there is no proof that there is. And there are plenty of addicts to whom it wouldn’t apply anyway. The analogy is fine.

pls delete tweet or amend the analogy; alcohol is one of few drugs where quitting w/o detox can be FATAL. alcoholics who "just stop" in an attempt to kick the habit die from withdrawal syndrome frequently. perpetuating the misconception literally kills americanaddictioncenters.org…