The Cycle of Addiction

Addiction is a cycle that has consumed my life at times. I am now in the process of realizing how many choices in my life it has impacted. It still feels like a slippery slope with drugs and alcohol, but I am finally realizing why I am making these choices and I am in the process of healing.    Key Takeaways:    [2:30] How drugs work in the body  [6:15] I loved alcohol because it took away my anxiety  [8:18] Thinking about getting back into the sober lifestyle  [9:34] Skylar's beautiful post on addiction  [14:52] Stereotypes of drug addiction  [17:10] My use of cocaine  [19:10] Sexual abuse and alcohol as a quick comfort  [22:30] How addiction has impacted my life  [25:42] Getting off pills was one of the most difficult things  [28:13] Feeling like I'm on a slippery slope with alcohol  [29:00] Narcissistic people are constantly in my life  [31:13] I chose people that don't really want my help  [34:00] Addiction is a cycle that's hard to break  [35:31] I wouldn't have started these relationships if I had known [37:28] Where I'm going next  Resources:   75 Hard Challenge Get Better Girl Carolina Connect with Barb:   Website   Facebook    Instagram   Be a guest on the podcast    YouTube   The Molly B Foundation