Sober October, Relapse and an NPR article (and I Will Not Drink With You Today)

[irisblue]

Last edited Fri Sep 11, 2020, 08:14 AM - Edit history (1)

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Transcript at source.
snip-..."Dr. Lorenzo Leggio, a researcher with the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.

snip-"Leggio worries long after the pandemic passes, people will struggle with patterns of excessive drinking and addiction that start now while they're isolating at home.

"We know from previous traumatic events, Katrina and 9/11, people who survived some of them developed alcohol use disorder relating to the increase in stress," he said.

Warning signs include a strong urge or need to drink, or if you drink more than you planned. Then it may be time to talk to your doctor.".



I'll crosspost this in GD as well

[Sherman A1]

1. October is also the time of year

Liquor companies, distributors and retailers are starting to push holiday sales so stores carrying liquor will have more displays, specials and alike. Holiday ads will be in various media pushing sales and consumption.

[irisblue]

2. I Will Not Drink With You Today is my add on.

[rurallib]

3. I quit about 30 years ago - was just thinking that the current situation

would have been tailor made for me to start the day with a beer and keep it up all day.

Best wishes to those struggling right now.