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Why you feel bad whether you drink or abstain

I feel guilty every time I drink but I also feel deprived when I don't and I can't find a middle ground that doesn't make me feel bad.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Internal conflict around substances can make both indulgence and restraint sources of suffering.

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“Where Are You with Alcohol and the body?”

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