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| based; | | | | could have an alcohol related problem. If you |
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| s/he | | | | caught early enough, the chances for success |
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| responsibilities, such as going to work or adhering | | | | disease (as it |
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| familial needs. He or she may also get in | | | | its course.Once you talk to an expert or others |
| drunk-driving | | | | about these issues, |
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| be | | | | consumption. |
| considered an alcoholic, by definition.Try asking | | | | That, however, takes even more control and |
| yourself the following questions to assess | | | | determination |
| whether you believe that you could have a | | | | than quitting all together.And, as stated, if you |
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| brought the issue up, that | | | | consider |
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| with | | | | allowing you no |
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| question 4: Do you drink in the morning to feel | | | | widespread |
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