As a mental health nurse, my colleagues would often let off steam (tough job) by drinking. When I went into academia, I expected it to be different. Its not. Brits drink. Every celebration is greeted with tons of booze, we 'wet babies'heads' with a drink and drink to send our dearly departed on their way. I really don't know anyone who would be unkind about someone with substance issues, but there again a lot of people with MH problems have comorbid substance issues. I always challenge hypocrisy when I see it...either that n block em