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"My psychiatrist prefers to say that I have a 'substance use disorder' and cautions that the old 'alcoholism' model isn't very scientific."
62 0 Reply"I don't limit myself to just alcohol"
39 0 ReplyModern problems require modern solutions.
13 0 ReplyFortunately, alcohol is a solution. Unfortunately, far from modern.
12 0 ReplyPure Ethanol isn't a solution it's a solvent!
10 0 ReplyHazy IPAs are no solution at all.
That's a colloidal suspension, that is.
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Seriously! The new model and terminology have been around for a decade or so! Why aren't more people aware of them yet? throws hands up in frustration
But, having said that, now deny that you have an alcohol use disorder without sounding like you have an alcohol use disorder😏
8 0 ReplyBecause the new terms been around a decade and we’ve used alcoholism as the term for a century or more, it will take time even if people prefer the new terms.
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