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What Exactly is a “High-Functioning Alcoholic?”

What Exactly is a “High-Functioning Alcoholic?”

When people imagine alcoholism, they often picture someone whose life has fallen apart—lost jobs, strained relationships, or severe health issues. But alcoholism doesn’t always look like this. Many individuals, known as high-functioning alcoholics, manage to maintain the outward appearance of…