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How to help a loved one drink less

How to help a loved one drink less

Update: 2025-01-06
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Maureen Palmer’s partner Mike Pond has been an alcoholic for decades, but the couple say trying to quit completely never worked — and that focusing on abstinence could be doing more harm than good for some people who struggle with alcohol addiction. In their new book, You Don’t Have to Quit, they offer 20 strategies to help a loved one drink less, informed by Pond’s experience of being mostly sober.

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How to help a loved one drink less

How to help a loved one drink less