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Problems with alcohol run the gamut from mild to severe. And there are as many kinds of drinkers along the continuum as there are personality types.
People with severe problems, such as those who keep on drinking even after they lose jobs or get DUIs, need treatment to stop drinking completely.
But there are other drinkers, including some who are in the habit of drinking more than one or two drinks a day, who may be able to cut back or moderate their consumption and reduce their risk.
In fact, a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that the majority of Americans who drink more than 1 or 2 drinks a day are not alcoholics. They don’t report symptoms of dependence.
So what would it take for them to cut back? Increasingly there are researchers and therapists evaluating this question. And they’re finding a host of strategies that may be helpful.
Rethinking Alcohol: Can Heavy Drinkers Learn To Cut Back?
Illustration credit: Maria Fabrizio for NPR
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