There is SOME proven connection between genetics and alcoholism, but it is not impossible for a person with "non-addictive" genes. Also, it is not necessarily true that a child with "alcoholic" genes will become an alcoholic. Many things factor into alcoholism. An alcoholic can have any genetic heritage, and just about any background. As for stereotypical "drunks" by occupation, remember, I went to art school. The "mind-altered (drunk or high) artist" is a truism.

Just for the record, I have known non-obnoxious people who became very obnoxious when drunk. I know people who are "recovering alcoholics," a couple "active" alcoholics, and people raised by alcoholics.

I have always been turned off by people bragging about how much they drank, how drunk or stoned they were.

There are so many lovely non-alcoholic drinks to discuss, some of my favorites are Chai tea (of many sorts) and hot chocolate in cold weather.