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Is There an Age Limit on Sobriety?

Fix video columnist Jane Velez-Mitchell says it's never too late—or too early—to reinvent your life.

By Jane Velez-Mitchell

02/01/13

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Reader's Question: I'm 67 and I know deep down that I've always drunk more than I should. Can someone my age really reinvent their life?

[Jane is now exclusively answering your questions about addiction, recovery and the like. Send your questions to janevelezmitchell@thefix.com]

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