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On a break atm, day 9. It's my addiction check, it's been a while and just wanted to know how far I'd fallen if at all. Normally drink 3-5 a day (used to be considered a moderate drinker, now that 'moderate' is 2-3/week? there is a PBS episode where they reassessed the effects of drinking on the human body, can post a link if anyone is interested), 1oz vodka with some juice. Only thing I'm addicted to seems to be the motion of reaching for a drink, so there is a massive glass of water next to me. Haven't noticed any changes as of yet, same as last time. Last time I took a break was in '14 and that was for 4 months, noticed nothing (no changes in sleep, fitness, desire to do work etc) til I went to a house party and got absolutely wrecked on what would have only got me a strong buzz 4 months earlier. Not sure how long a break I will take, will be a minimum of a month at least. I am doing this for... absolutely no reason other than "Why not!" usually famous last words