Let's Talk About Problem Drinking

Damon Frank is joined by Matthew Todd, author and journalist. Matthew opens up about his personal journey from being a "problem drinker" to embracing a sober life, highlighting the intertwining issues of trauma, anxiety, and societal pressures that fuel addiction. This conversation delves deep into the cultural narratives and personal realizations that led Matthew to sobriety and inspired his impactful writing, including his latest article, "I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are the 10 things I've learned since I quit."

👉 The Guardian Article: I spent 22 years as a problem drinker. Here are 10 things I’ve learned since I quit.
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👉The Book: Straight Jacket: Overcoming Society's Legacy of Gay Shame
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THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW

🚀 - Why do you question if you are really an alcoholic https://pxl.to/ri0u6fn

⛔ - Warning Signs That You Might Be in a Codependent Relationship https://pxl.to/rymubsj

✨ - Addiction! How do you surrender? https://pxl.to/nv89ik4

😓 - Staying Sober during difficult times https://pxl.to/5t5973w

🔥Emotional sobriety, and how do you get it? https://pxl.to/2gv16g9

👪 - How Do You Handle Toxic Family Members? https://pxl.to/jy26ckh

⛏️ Feeling stuck in recovery? https://pxl.to/uuga8yd