Talk:Dipsomania
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The Hemingway and Monroe entries were vandalized-- I fixed them, but there may be more vandalism I didn't catch, and I don't know if either individual was actually supposed to be on the list to begin with-- it's pretty much entirely unsourced, which is not surprising, considering the dubious believability of "Dipsomania". --Duckflesh (talk) 06:18, 28 November 2007 (UTC)
An anon user pasted a long, textttp://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Dipsomania&oldid=26259404
Presumably this is public domain, but would need much editing. Ianb 09:44, 23 October 2005 (UTC)
Should there not be at least some mention that dipsomaniacs only drink during certain periods and not constantly? That they usually have long sober periods as well? (What in Swedish is called a "periodare"?)
How is an "uncontrolable urge" different from an addiction? i edited the article so that it mentions that dipsomania is periodic, and not a lifestyle like alcoholism ~nayt1
Indeed. Dipsomania is an unavoidably Romantic term, which (perhaps unfairly) separates it from true alcoholism. One finds it difficult to imagine a dipsomniac waking up every morning with the DTs. If, indeed, there is such a thing as true authentic dipsomania, it must exist independently of alcoholism as a disorder which is less dictated by a chemical addiction to the hydrocarbon alcohol, and which is characterised by a platonic regard for alcohol as an elevator of mood. Perhaps, for arguments sake, the dipsomniac should be compared with the Opium-Eater, rather than the binge-drinker. Dipsomniacs "choose" to indulge sporadically, despite their actual physical addiction. Call it "controlled addiction", if you like. It may be an uncontrollable urge, but it is not ongoing, and so it seems to me it must have a psychological component which trumps the base chemical addiction. Wow. This is a long subscript to a little-read article of dubious interest on an otherwise popular website... Cravenmonket 02:07, 16 February 2007 (UTC)
I have to disagree with Duckflesh in that there is "dubious believability" of dipsomania. As an addiction specialist, I can say without question, this phenomenon does exist, contrary to the unfounded claim that it is "dubious". I would suggest that Duckflesh do a little more research into the field of addictive behaviours and note that this not only occurs with alcohol, but with many other substances which have mood altering effects, including food. Several European studies ( Grunner, et al) have studied the effects of dipsomania on predominantly non-drinkers who experience this unexplainable functioning within the brain. As far as editing goes, I dont think there is much to edit based on the dearth of research into alcoholism and dipsomania. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.50.230.143 (talk) 14:46, 11 January 2008 (UTC)
This page should be removed as it incorrect and misleading. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Goodwise (talk • contribs) 18:15, 3 April 2008 (UTC)
I was glad to see this page! This condition exists and is destructive. What about the idea that it can morph into a more chronic condition as well? Page should be researched and updated since it is an important problem to confront.
