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Functionally Delusional

by William Moyers

So what about this notion that it is possible to be a "high-functioning" alcoholic?

That's the question getting a lot of attention right now because of a new book, appropriately called "Understanding the High-Functioning Alcoholic." It's by Sarah Allen Benton, a mental health professional who has been in recovery for five years from her own battles with alcoholism. I have yet to read the book. But I have been following the debate in the media, and I must confess tha ...

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Posted by: melody
Comment: #1
Sat May 23, 2009 3:09 PM

I just happen to live with an alcoholic,who dosen't hide it.However he would be considered a"Functening"alcoholic. He has two jobs and then plays golf on the weekend{thats after his first job}.He never has a day off,he works 365days of the year. His day starts at 2:30a.m.However,so does his drinking.I must say though,I rarly see him drunk{and I'm not saying that to be passive}. He does not hide the fact from ant one about his drinking,I just don't think they are aware of the amount he drjnks. I guess I just wrote to say there are very funtening alcoholics out there. I don't condone it,because for me,I do neither{drugs or drink}

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