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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 14 MIN

Drinking Is Not Your Real Problem

from Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real People. Better Life. · host Meghan Melin

How does Dr. Gabor Maté’s trauma framework explains the root cause of alcoholism, childhood emotional neglect, and addiction recovery. 📄Free Sobriety Survival Checklist: https://thesoberstrong.com/sober-strong-survival-checklist Full Sobriety Playlist https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqtxJUQpIaSLjXcSSkta7XS34ZNzGhRXm Chapters 0:00 Drinking isn't weakness 1:30 What trauma actually means 3:30 The 4 essential childhood needs 6:30 Why your brain chose addiction 12:30 How to start healing About This Video Most people treat addiction like a moral failure. Per the work of Dr. Gabor Maté, we examine why addiction is actually a solution to an internal wound. This video breaks down the four specific needs (Attachment, Rest, Freedom to Feel, and Free Play) that, when missing, create the hole you’ve been trying to fill with alcohol. 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 📧 Email Me: [email protected] Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am a alcohol survivor sharing my story. If you need medical help, please contact a professional.

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