Old 03-15-2016, 11:28 AM
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saoutchik
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I might use terms like fall off the wagon if I was concerned about upsetting someone but in general I agree, best call a spade a spade.

I notice that health care professionals no longer use the term alcoholic any more, it's "alcohol issues" thesedays. They must think everyone is squeamish
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