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May 1976

Sobriety the Disease

People who catch it seem to like it

SOBRIETY is the strangest disease known to mankind. It is contagious. Its incubation period is ninety days. It is transmitted by alcoholics. Those who carry the disease make no attempt to prevent infection of another human being. It is a disease that respects no persons. Those of all nationalities, creeds, and colors are afflicted. Sober alcoholics are from all walks of life, though all are former drunks.

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