Alcoholism runs in my family too, greentires. I can't believe your grandfather had you drink scotch at the age of 4! That's a form of child abuse, in my opinion. I remember seeing my grandfather drunk; bouncing of the walls unable to walk straight. I think for many alcoholics there is a genetic component...just like there is for MI. Thanks for sharing a bit of your history! I started drinking early, too, but at 4-years-old?! That's rough!