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October 1973

That 'First Drink' Trip

For an alcoholic, the journey to oblivion begins at that mood-changing moment when alcohol first hits the brain

A TANTALIZING cliche mocks the sanity of an alcoholic at the verge of temptation: "One little drink never hurt anyone." It seems so reasonable, so logical in its simplicity. After all, we remind ourselves, we have at times had one or two or even three little drinks and got by without trouble. Maybe, just this once. . .special occasion. . .just one. . .when nobody's around. . .Anyhow, everybody knows, "One little drink never hurt anyone."

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