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Why Physical Warning Signs Get Ignored During Active Addiction

I threw up blood this morning after drinking all weekend but I already bought beer for tonight because I can't handle the anxiety without it.

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Terror of withdrawal can make even serious bodily harm feel like an acceptable risk.

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“Where Are You with Addiction — physical dimension?”

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