544 || sober curious || downsides
Sober curious movement can have downsides, it can blur the lines and downplay the red flags of alcohol use disorder. Here are some common red flags to watch out for:
You feel as if you need to cut back on drinking
You can’t stop thinking about drinking/you’re preoccupied with alcohol cravings
You can’t stop drinking
If you do stop drinking, the effects of not drinking are worse than the side effects of alcohol (nausea, shaking, sweating)
You have to drink more and more alcohol over time to get the same effect (aka, you keep building a higher tolerance)
You continue to drink despite knowing…
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