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I talk with patient advocate Michelle Giannotto about Auto Brewery Syndrome and how a rare gut fermentation disorder can mimic alcohol intoxication and upend a family’s life. We share what helps patients get taken seriously, how caregivers survive the stress, and where to find credible resources and support. Learn:
• what Auto Brewery Syndrome is and how carbs can ferment into ethanol in the body 
• common symptoms that look identical to alcohol use and why denials are often dismissed 
• how ABS can lead to DUI arrests plus job loss financial strain and court battles 
• stigma from family friends and even clinicians including accusations of hidden drinking 
• barriers to diagnosis and why documenting breath readings and food logs can help 
• caregiver burnout PTSD depression and relationship stress plus the role of therapy 
• grief after sudden loss and how blame complicates mourning 
• where to find support groups provider leads case studies and research updates 

Visit autobrewery.org to learn more information and how to provide support.

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