Relapse Unraveled: The Brutal Truth About Falling Off the Wagon

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Sober Psychology

Michael Cantwell

52 episodes

3 days ago

A mental health podcast with a focus on men's mental health, substance abuse, recovery, and healing. Honest conversations to break stigma and inspire hope for all on their journey. We recover out loud so fewer suffer in silence. Episodes posted weekly - subscribe today!

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Relapse Unraveled: The Brutal Truth About Falling Off the Wagon | Episode 41

Sober Psychology

32 minutes 52 seconds

3 months ago

Relapse Unraveled: The Brutal Truth About Falling Off the Wagon | Episode 41

Join Michael, your host and psychologist-in-training, on Sober Psychology as we dive deep into the raw truth about relapse in drug and alcohol addiction.

In this episode, we unpack why relapse happens, drawing from the Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book and cutting-edge psychological research. Expect hard-hitting insights, practical tips, and a dose of dark humor to keep you hooked. Whether you’re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just curious about the psychology of addiction, this episode is for you. Subscribe for weekly doses of real talk on mental health and recovery!

Keywords: relapse, addiction, recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, psychology, sobriety, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, mental health, Sober Psychology, relapse prevention, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, 12 steps

#Relapse #AddictionRecovery #SoberPsychology #AlcoholicsAnonymous #Sobriety #MentalHealth #Addiction #Psychology #RelapsePrevention #12Steps #CBT #Mindfulness

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