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Alcoholism's Many Headaches

Alcoholism's Many Headaches

Both literal and metaphorical.

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Benya Clark
Jul 09, 2024
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Even when I was a heavy drinker, I almost never had any hangovers.

I’d pass out drunk nearly every night, but when I woke up the next morning, I felt fine.

At least, that’s the narrative I told myself at the time. Looking back on it now, I think I had it wrong.

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