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Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder

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Re: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder

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So all of those years chugging beers, and keg stands with the boys wasn’t social drinking but full blown drinking disorder?

(( im cooked ))

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I don’t doubt its potential to lead to a full blown drinking disorder/addiction/problem. But I feel like certain populations are more pre-disposed, especially poorer demographics.

There should be a study that examines addiction in general and cross referencing with socioeconomic conditions of the area.

Areas hit hard by industries fleeing for cheaper labor force (ie, American steel industry and Appalachian region). Decrease in stability followed by decrease in upwards mobility being proportional to drug or alcohol addiction.

Re: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder

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"Alcohol use disorder" recalls George Carlin on the evolution of language:

"In this classic George Carlin routine, the legendary comedian breaks down how language has been systematically softened over time. From "shell shock" to "battle fatigue" and eventually to "post-traumatic stress disorder," Carlin illustrates how our words have become more complex and less impactful. He argues that Americans have difficulty facing harsh realities and have developed a tendency to euphemize, making the truth sound less direct. Through his sharp wit and astute observations, Carlin explores how language evolves to disguise the true nature of our experiences, particularly in times of war."

https://youtu.be/Me-sGTBhGFc?si=i-VjINRlDhP4xxgN

Re: Social drinking also a well-worn path to alcohol use disorder

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"Alcohol use disorder" recalls George Carlin on the evolution of language: "In this classic George Carlin routine, the legendary comedian breaks down how language has been systematically softened over time. From "shell shock" to "battle fatigue" and eventually to "post-traumatic stress disorder," Carlin illustrates how our words have become more complex and less impactful. He argues that Americans have difficulty fac…

Meh, Carlin doesn't land the same way in my 30s that he did in my 20s. It changed from shell shock to battle fatigue to PTSD because you can get it without battle (IED) or being shelled by artillery. It lacks oomph but it's more correct imo.
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