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EPISODE · Aug 7, 2026 · 29 MIN

How Many Attempts Does it Take to Quit Drinking for Good (Replay)

from Sober Powered: The Neuroscience of Being Sober · host Gillian Tietz, MS, CPRC

I'm working hard on the last part of the dabbling series, but it's delayed by 1 week because I've been sick. Please enjoy this popular replay about how many times it takes to quit drinking for good. Multiple quit attempts are common when you are trying to get sober, but how many tries does it take before it finally sticks? In this episode I’ll cover the statistics on relapse rates and share all the data I’ve found on the number of quit attempts it takes to stay sober for good. You’ll learn about what makes sobriety more challenging, and what you can do to make this quit attempt your final try. What to listen to next: E249: Alcohol and Cortisol: Extra Stress and Extra Cravings E248: You Can’t Be Comfortable AND Stay Sober E238: Why Moderation Doesn’t Work E197: Making the DECISION to Quit Drinking Sober Support: Community & Meetings: Living a Sober Powered Life ⁠⁠https://www.soberpowered.com/membership⁠⁠ Weekly emails on Fridays ⁠⁠https://www.soberpowered.com/email⁠⁠ Thank you for supporting this show by supporting my sponsors. Learn more: ⁠⁠https://www.soberpowered.com/sponsors⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode please consider buying me a coffee to support my work⁠⁠ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/soberpowered⁠⁠ Sources are posted on my website Disclaimer: all of the information described in this podcast is my interpretation of the research combined with my opinion. This is not medical advice.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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