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From a writing perspective, a critique with the article's structure is that the sub-heading "What to do" comes first before the list of questions to ask yourself.

It's placed under "Reflect on urges and motivation," with the points:

"Do you recognise your feelings and behaviour in any of the signs below?

"-You need an increasing amount of alcohol or drugs to feel a buzz or high.

-You feel an urgency to get the first drink or drug of the day.

-You experience a loss of interest in other activities and an increased desire to get ‘high’ or ‘buzzed’.

-You try to quit or cut down on the use of alcohol or drugs but can’t.

-You will do almost anything to get the drug or alcohol."

This segment is particularly more difficult to find at the first glance, as it's in the middle of the broader "What to do" section, versus at the start or end of the section. These points of the article may have been a more suitable fit under the emphasized "Key points" section.



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