Sarah Drage highlights the hypocrisy surrounding alcohol addiction in her social media post, emphasizing that while she is not against alcohol itself, she strongly opposes the harm caused by excessive drinking. She points out that society often promotes alcohol consumption for various emotional states—stress, celebration, or mourning—yet stigmatizes those who decline to drink as dull or peculiar. The real issue she addresses is the contradiction in how society views those struggling with alcohol dependence; they are often labelled as weak or burdensome despite the physical dependency and serious health risks associated with sudden withdrawal from alcohol. Drage criticizes the harsh stigma attached to seeking help for alcohol addiction, contrasting it with the positive reception given to those who quit smoking. She calls for a change in how we view and discuss alcohol use disorder to reduce the stigma and support those in need.

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