the clues are there

Yes I mean well but I'm booky.

There was a better reason for citing a book here. Alcoholism is a big issue affecting people on the autistic spectrum, even if it is not talked about. It seems quite a few people try to use alcohol to socialise, but find they need more and more to help them do that. There seem to be a lot of alcoholics on the spectrum whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.

OK I jump to conclusions....you may be simply like classic codger says, using alcohol in moderation, or maybe a bit more but not harmfully. Also I don't personally know whether you are comfiortable with books or avoid them - obviously that has an impact.

The book I recommended was written by a recovered alcoholic who found in the recovery process that he was on the autistic spectrum. He discovered this watching a TV programme about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. This was after being admitted to hospital with 2500 units of alcohol in his bloodstream, versus the normal 60.

The book is more approachable than most and could be usefully read by people who aren't affected by alcohol.

Sometimes the only way to tackle these things is to read other people's biographies/autobiographies. Experience counts.

He found a lot of his drinking was driven by anxiety before making journeys by bus or tube (underground). That's an anxiety for many people on the spectrum. The book is helpful in identifying why someone on the spectrum might drink.

Yes I mean well but I'm booky.

There was a better reason for citing a book here. Alcoholism is a big issue affecting people on the autistic spectrum, even if it is not talked about. It seems quite a few people try to use alcohol to socialise, but find they need more and more to help them do that. There seem to be a lot of alcoholics on the spectrum whether diagnosed or undiagnosed.

OK I jump to conclusions....you may be simply like classic codger says, using alcohol in moderation, or maybe a bit more but not harmfully. Also I don't personally know whether you are comfiortable with books or avoid them - obviously that has an impact.

The book I recommended was written by a recovered alcoholic who found in the recovery process that he was on the autistic spectrum. He discovered this watching a TV programme about The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time. This was after being admitted to hospital with 2500 units of alcohol in his bloodstream, versus the normal 60.

The book is more approachable than most and could be usefully read by people who aren't affected by alcohol.

Sometimes the only way to tackle these things is to read other people's biographies/autobiographies. Experience counts.

He found a lot of his drinking was driven by anxiety before making journeys by bus or tube (underground). That's an anxiety for many people on the spectrum. The book is helpful in identifying why someone on the spectrum might drink.