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I had an epiphany and I'm going the other way
Theyre relaxing, and I personally find them to be a nice way to avoid smoking cigarettes
Previously called alcohol dependence, this aspect of alcohol use disorder refers to a more serious kind of alcohol use disorder and involves excessive or maladaptive use leading to three or more of the following: Tolerance (need for more to achieve the desired effect, or achieving the effect with greater amounts of alcohol) Withdrawal symptoms following a reduction or cessation of drinking (such as sweating, rapid pulse, tremors, insomnia, nausea, vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, dizziness, shaking, anxiety, or seizures) or using alcohol to avoid withdrawal symptoms (for example, early morning drinking or drinking throughout the day) Drinking more alcohol or drinking over a longer period of time than intended (loss of control) Inability to cut down or stop Spending a great deal of time drinking or recovering from its effects Giving up important social, occupational, or recreational activities in favor of using alcohol Continuing to drink despite knowing alcohol use has caused or worsened problems Binge drinking (consuming several drinks over a short period of time) can occur at any level of alcohol use disorder
