SUNDAY ‘NOIRE: Signs You Might Be Drinking For The Wrong Reasons
You Drink To “Excuse” Problem Behaviors
There is a societal understanding that “Sorry, I was drunk,” is a good enough excuse for certain behaviors. And, perhaps you’ve leaned on that to excuse problematic behaviors that sober you wants to engage in, such as gambling, unsafe sexual encounters, or physical confrontations. Having the “excuse” that you were drunk doesn’t undo the consequences of those problematic behaviors. If you do find that you do things you regret when drinking, it might be time to speak to a professional.
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