EPISODE · Oct 20, 2022 · 18 MIN
The Great Delusion
from Forest Fires - Addiction, Recovery and Redemption · host John Clark
Many alcoholics and addicts in early recovery believe that eventually they can drink or use again normally. This has been called a reservation but in reality, it is a deadly delusion. The truth is that addicts and alcoholics can never use their drug of choice again safely or in moderation. In this episode of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we explore the delusion that we can ever go back to being a "normal" user and we discuss why this belief can be deadly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support
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Many alcoholics and addicts in early recovery believe that eventually they can drink or use again normally. This has been called a reservation but in reality, it is a deadly delusion. The truth is that addicts and alcoholics can never use their drug of choice again safely or in moderation. In this episode of the Forest Fires, Addiction, Recovery & Redemption podcast we explore the delusion that we can ever go back to being a "normal" user and we discuss why this belief can be deadly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/john-clark59/support
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