Addiction, Alcohol, and Consent

Crisis Lifeline: Call/Text 988National Helpline 1-800-662-4357Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988 then press 1) National Domestic Violence Hotline (1-800-799-SAFE)[email protected]​[email protected] this episode, I talk about the complicated topic of alcohol and consent and how intoxication affects a person’s ability to truly give consent. The discussion was sparked by a story I heard on another podcast where someone described being intentionally over-served alcohol by another person who wanted to hook up with them. It raised the question of when someone is actually able to consent and whether situations like that cross the line into taking advantage of someone.I share my thoughts on how consent becomes much more complex when alcohol or drugs are involved, why it’s always safer to assume someone who is heavily intoxicated cannot consent, and how the same standards should apply regardless of gender. I also touch on how addiction can complicate consent even further and why it’s important to approach situations like this with empathy, responsibility, and caution.00:00 — Intro: Alcohol, Addiction & Consent00:13 — Listener Story That Sparked the Topic01:11 — Video Recording, Editing & Podcast Format01:51 — Disclaimer & Importance of Speaking Up02:16 — What Consent Means & Why It’s Contextual03:03 — Signs Someone May Be Too Intoxicated to Consent03:31 — Prior Relationships Don’t Equal Consent04:16 — Personal Experiences With Intoxication & Boundaries05:18 — Addiction, Power Dynamics & Exploitation07:15 — Why It’s Always Safer to Assume No ConsentMy Podcast Serverhttps://discord.gg/9MSPwRG4pMy Patreon​https://patreon.com/TheFosterDadDirective?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink