by guest contributor Motorcycle Boy
“A personality marked by traits of compulsive and habitual use of a substance or practice in an attempt to cope with psychic pain engendered by conflict and anxiety.”
~ definition of addictive personality, Mosby’s Medical Dictionary
“Mad Men glorifies alcoholics.” This statement was made to me by an acquaintance, clearly meant as a criticism of my favorite television series. He went on: “It seems the writers take every opportunity conceivable to shove a glass in the hands of the actors.”
