EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 4M
How to Quit Drinking When You Can’t Stop | From Blackout Drinking to Recovery
from One for the Road: The Quit Drinking Podcast
What does it take to finally quit drinking when you feel like you can’t stop?In this episode, we dive into a powerful sobriety journey that explores the reality of blackout drinking, alcohol addiction recovery, and mental health.Jordan Hurt shares his story of growing up around alcohol, developing addictive patterns early, and using drinking as a way to cope with identity, pressure, and pain. What started as social drinking quickly turned into blackout drinking, hospital visits, and complete loss of control.As his addiction progressed, his life became increasingly chaotic — from DUIs and broken relationships to isolation and severe mental health struggles that ultimately led to a stay in a psychiatric ward.This conversation is an honest look at:What blackout drinking actually looks likeWhy some people cannot moderate alcoholThe mental health impact of addictionThe turning point that leads to real changeWhat alcohol addiction recovery really requiresWhy quitting drinking is a process, not a single decisionIf you’ve ever questioned your drinking, struggled to stop, or wondered what a real sobriety journey looks like — this episode will give you clarity and perspective.https://www.instagram.com/jordvnhurt/https://www.instagram.com/queerityapp/https://queerityapp.com/If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-MartinezInstagram - @TheDaniellaMartinezhttps://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What does it take to finally quit drinking when you feel like you can’t stop?In this episode, we dive into a powerful sobriety journey that explores the reality of blackout drinking, alcohol addiction recovery, and mental health.Jordan Hurt shares his story of growing up around alcohol, developing addictive patterns early, and using drinking as a way to cope with identity, pressure, and pain. What started as social drinking quickly turned into blackout drinking, hospital visits, and complete loss of control.As his addiction progressed, his life became increasingly chaotic — from DUIs and broken relationships to isolation and severe mental health struggles that ultimately led to a stay in a psychiatric ward.This conversation is an honest look at:What blackout drinking actually looks likeWhy some people cannot moderate alcoholThe mental health impact of addictionThe turning point that leads to real changeWhat alcohol addiction recovery really requiresWhy quitting drinking is a process, not a single decisionIf you’ve ever questioned your drinking, struggled to stop, or wondered what a real sobriety journey looks like — this episode will give you clarity and perspective.https://www.instagram.com/jordvnhurt/https://www.instagram.com/queerityapp/https://queerityapp.com/If you want to connect with me via Instagram, you can find me on the instahandle @Soberdave https://www.instagram.com/soberdave/or via my website https://davidwilsoncoaching.com/Provided below are links for services offering additional help and advice.www.drinkaware.co.uk/advice/alcohol-support-serviceshttps://nacoa.org.uk/Show producer- Daniella Attanasio-MartinezInstagram - @TheDaniellaMartinezhttps://www.instagram.com/thedaniellamartinez/www.instagram.com/grownuphustle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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