Escape Addiction: 12 Lies Exposed! School of Rock Bottom 22: Relapse Prevention with Oliver Mason

The 12 Lies of Addiction - Tools to stay clean & sober and avoid relapse from alcohol & drug addiction. Christmas can be an incredibly difficult time for anyone in recovery from alcohol or substance misuse. The festive season, with its endless social events and alcohol-fuelled celebrations, can make it harder to stay clean & sober. In this episode, I’m exposing The 12 Lies of Addiction—the misleading thoughts that can lead to relapse. By recognising these lies, you can make healthier choices and strengthen your recovery toolkit. Whether you're new or have been in recovery for years, this episode will give you the tools to stay alcohol and drug-free over Christmas and beyond.Topics - 0:00 Intro2:25 What is addiction?5:40 Lie 1 - There is no problem!8:13 Lie 2 - There is a problem but the problem wont go away!12:30 Lie 3 - You ARE your addiction!15:18 Lie 4 - Addiction is too complicated to understand!25:31 Lie 5 - Just 1 wont hurt!29:27 Lie 6 - It will be different this time!30:23 Lie 7 - No one is here so who will know?31:48 Lie 8 - Forever is impossible so relapse now!34:43 Lie 9 - It will be like the "good" days!36:38 Lie 10 - Drinking/using will make you feel better!41:00 Lie 11 - If only you were "normal"!47:19 Lie 12 - You are not enough!This Podcast is not for profit but my goal is to break even. To help me make more please donate here. Thank you! https://bit.ly/3kSucAsFollow Oliver Instagram - https://bit.ly/3IemHLY Threads - https://bit.ly/3svw7yLFacebook - http://bit.ly/3w8S1GxLinkedIn - http://bit.ly/3kp4ymCTikTok - https://bit.ly/3YGLsYmTwitter - http://bit.ly/3GQYj2lListen or watch on: (please subscribe/follow & rate/review)YouTube - https://bit.ly/3NuVwzUApple - https://apple.co/3PajZvQor search 'School of Rock Bottom' where you listen to your podcasts.