Relapse can seem to come out of nowhere and just get you. Many people say they have no idea why they drank, they just did. This is really dangerous because if you don’t know what got you, then how can you protect yourself from it next time? In this episode you’ll learn 5 reasons why people relapse. This is not a comprehensive list, but it will give you some ideas on what to work on.

What to listen to next:

E9: From Chronic Day Ones to Forever Sobriety

E59: What to Expect When You Stop Drinking

E60: How Alcohol Affects Our Cognitive Abilities

E20: Why is it So Hard to Moderate?

E43: Drinking to Cope

E55: How to Power Through When You Want to Give Up

E79: Why We Romanticize Alcohol

E80: Benefits of a Dry Month

E91: Do You Want to be Sober or Do You Want to Drink Without the Consequences?

E94: Drinking to Cope or Numb Out Doesn't Help, Here's How to Really Cope

E97: Why We Keep Believing it’ll be Different this Time

E98: Emotion Intensity and How to Start Self-Regulating

E99: Why We Can Never Drink Again (Neuroplasticity and Permanent Changes)

Resources mentioned:

Sober Friends Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sober-friends/id1448968830

Article from Blair Sharp

https://medium.com/@blairsharp/want-not-drinking-to-get-easier-grab-your-sparkling-water-and-read-this-d9bbd36a2640

My interview with American Addiction Centers

https://youtu.be/5VnbEmQqi0o

My YouTube Channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeSyBTEFmsP49h2q_mxqMOw

Resources I offer:

• Community: Living a Sober Powered Life https://www.soberpowered.com/membership
• Weekly emails on Thursdays where I explain the latest episode in more detail, share images to help you understand the concepts, share announcements, interviews, writing, discount codes and more. https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6107260617e156c4839768b5
• Free resources https://www.soberpowered.com/free

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Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.

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