Andy Spears
May 6, 2023

Yes! The worst. Not being able to stop once you have that first drink. Trying controlled drinking is the worst. Losing control… ugh. Best to not have the first one…. But getting there often requires help

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Andy Spears
Andy Spears

Written by Andy Spears

Writer and policy advocate living in Nashville, TN —Public Policy Ph.D. — writes on education policy, consumer affairs, and more . . .

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It was awful watching others satisfied with one. What was wrong with me? I'm free now. Thanks, Andy--as always for sharing and reading.