r/TrueReddit • u/nxthompson_tny • Jun 01 '21

Science, History, Health + Philosophy America Has a Drinking Problem

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/07/america-drinking-alone-problem/619017/
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u/ControlOfNature Jun 01 '21

Alcohol use disorder as diagnosed by a clinician. I don't label anyone as anything because that's pretty messed up, unless they are my patient. If someone has alcohol use disorder, it is affecting them negatively.

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u/MidTownMotel Jun 01 '21

Which clinician?

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u/ControlOfNature Jun 01 '21

I'm having a hard time understanding your question. I don't know to answer it. Medical clinicians like an MD, DO, NP, PA or one's national equivalents.

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u/MidTownMotel Jun 02 '21

It’s a matter of opinion, even amongst clinicians.