"Still Able to Work" Does Not Mean There Is No Problem
Functional drinkers may likewise already have dependence and organ damage; surface-level competence cannot be used as proof of safety.
How Risks Accumulate
Increased tolerance → higher intake → discomfort when stopping → drinking again, reinforcing the cycle; meanwhile, sleep and mood deteriorate.
When to Take Action
Wanting to drink less but repeatedly failing, discomfort upon stopping, recurring family conflicts, and abnormal lab results are all moments for assessment.
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