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cravings for alcohol during recovery  

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  • When people who have an alcohol problem make the decision to stop drinking, they often can experience cravings or urges to use alcohol. Some report that the wish or desire to drink again can be so powerful that it feels physical. [Source: Encyclopedia of Lifestyle Medicine & Health; Cravings for Alcohol During Recovery]

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