When they do seek treatment, they’re more likely to attend a 12-step group or seek treatment from private health care professionals. Functional alcoholics are more likely to smoke but usually aren’t addicted to other substances. They typically drink every other day, consuming five or more drinks on average, and they often surround themselves with others […]
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It is important to keep in mind that physical dependence can occur without the patient developing a SUD. People used to believe that addiction only happened in certain areas, like in inner cities, or among specific groups of people, like those who were down and out. But addictions can happen anywhere, from college campuses to […]