The alcoholic theory is interesting but no. After having had several friends with alcoholic OHs I have come to the conclusion that it starts out as a social prop in a world where men are almost expected to be heavy drinkers, then is used to numb days when things don't go as expected, then becomes a 'necessity' as a relaxant. An awful lot is expected of men, by themselves as much as anything, and that applies increasingly to women. I used to blame myself though.
Army horses loose on London streets
Scottish political mess. Is Devolution working?