Pitt's sobriety test: experts caution on reintroducing alcohol
TL;DR
Brad Pitt says he spent seven years sober before resuming drinking in a restrained way, prompting addiction experts to warn that reintroducing alcohol after a problematic relationship can be dangerous and may require vigilance and ongoing management. While some individuals can moderate, most guidance, including NIAAA, emphasizes abstinence for the greatest long-term success and urges anyone noticing risky drinking patterns to seek professional help; treatment goals should be personalized.
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- Brad Pitt’s Return to Drinking Is Not Unsafe, Experts Say, but It’s Not for Everyone The New York Times
- A Monday with Brad Pitt Esquire
- Addiction Experts on Brad Pitt: “Alcoholics Are a Horrible Source of Information About Themselves” The Hollywood Reporter
- Opinion | Brad Pitt’s ‘back off the wagon’ revelations come with some important cautions MS NOW
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