Sober curious movement can have downsides, it can blur the lines and downplay the red flags of alcohol use disorder. Here are some common red flags to watch out for:
- You feel as if you need to cut back on drinking
- You can’t stop thinking about drinking/you’re preoccupied with alcohol cravings
- You can’t stop drinking
- If you do stop drinking, the effects of not drinking are worse than the side effects of alcohol (nausea, shaking, sweating)
- You have to drink more and more alcohol over time to get the same effect (aka, you keep building a higher tolerance)
- You continue to drink despite knowing it’s affecting your health
- You spend a lot of time buying alcohol, getting drunk, or recovering from the effects of alcohol
- Drinking makes you neglect your responsibilities (going to work, caring for your children)
- You drink even when it’s physically dangerous (driving, using heavy machinery)
- Others have objected to your drinking habits
resources: https://sobercuriousmovement.org/
https://www.psycom.net/addiction-substance-abuse/sober-curious
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