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How Alcohol Destroyed My Friendships

How Alcohol Destroyed My Friendships

The "social lubricant" ruined my social life.

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Benya Clark
Jun 11, 2024
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I was a daily drinker for over a decade, and one of the worst effects of my addiction was that it devastated my social life.

I’ve mentioned this fact in previous newsletters, but today I’d like to take a more in-depth look at exactly how my alcoholism ruined my friendships. It’s likely not what you’d expect.

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