In a finding deemed “surprising,” researchers in Scotland found that individuals with higher childhood intelligence scores could be more prone to drinking problems later in life. I find it surprising that this surprises anyone. When they aren’t drinking, alcoholics are an insufferably smart lot. Not quite as brilliant as sex addicts, but still.
I figured that out. I think that alcoholics are a thoughtful, intelligent lot. And I think that many who have the isms but aren’t alcoholic are also prone to deep thinking.