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What is high functioning alcoholic?
Someone who always drinks too much and whose life is falling apart because of it. ... Some people seem to be just fine even though they abuse alcohol. Experts call these people “functional” or “high-functioning" alcoholics."
Even though we never see Sarah sober, it doesn't get in the way of her life.
Sarah being a high functioning alcoholic has a sucessful life, job, and family.
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High functioning alcoholic - what is it?
An excuse term alcoholics use to justify their continued self-destruction.
Joe: "Wow, James is drinking and it's only 7 AM."
Mike: "He's a high functioning alcoholic. He says he needs it to function."
Joe: "So he's a severe alcoholic who needs help then."