Drinking: A Love Story

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  1. 3. Caroline Knapp's parent who was an alcoholic and whose drinking behavior was a major influence on Caroline's own struggles with alcohol.
  2. 4. The state of being free from the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  3. 7. A treatment facility that provides intensive therapy and support for people struggling with addiction.
  4. 14. A defense mechanism in which a person refuses to acknowledge the truth or reality of a situation, often in order to avoid uncomfortable feelings or consequences.
  5. 16. The city where Caroline Knapp moved after college and where she worked as a journalist for many years.
  6. 18. Caroline Knapp's parent who was a successful writer and editor, and who had a complicated relationship with Caroline.
  7. 19. The quality of being brave and willing to face difficult or challenging situations, often important in recovery from addiction.
  8. 20. The practice of consuming alcohol or other substances in a responsible and limited manner.
  9. 22. A compulsive behavior or habit that is difficult to control and often has negative consequences.
  10. 23. A feeling of optimism or belief that things will improve, often important in recovery from addiction.
  11. 24. A support group for people struggling with addiction that emphasizes the importance of spirituality and community.
  12. 25. Help or encouragement given to someone who is struggling or facing a difficult situation.
  13. 26. A group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption, often a source of both support and stress in recovery from addiction.
  14. 28. A painful feeling of humiliation or distress caused by a belief that one has failed or done something wrong.
  15. 29. The ability to control one's own thoughts and behaviors, often important in overcoming addiction.
  16. 30. A person, place, or thing that can cause a strong emotional or physical reaction, often related to past trauma or addiction.
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  1. 1. The quality of being truthful and open, often important in recovery from addiction.
  2. 2. A book in which the author writes about their own experiences and memories, often focusing on a particular theme or period of their life.
  3. 5. A form of treatment that involves talking with a trained professional in order to address emotional or psychological issues.
  4. 6. The city in Massachusetts where Caroline Knapp grew up and where her parents still lived.
  5. 8. The study of food and how it affects the body, often important in recovery from addiction.
  6. 9. The act of returning to a behavior or habit that one has previously quit, often in reference to addiction.
  7. 10. The physical and emotional symptoms that occur when a person stops using a drug or alcohol after prolonged use.
  8. 11. Not under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
  9. 12. People with whom one has a close relationship and who can provide emotional support and companionship.
  10. 13. A colorless volatile flammable liquid that is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars.
  11. 15. The process of overcoming addiction and returning to a healthy and fulfilling life.
  12. 17. A period of time during which a person cannot remember what happened while they were drinking.
  13. 21. Caroline Knapp's profession before she became a full-time writer and wrote Drinking: A Love Story.
  14. 27. An organ in the body that helps to process and filter toxins, including alcohol.