Can You Drink Non-Alcoholic Drinks in Recovery?Are you in recovery and wondering if it’s okay to drink non-alcoholic drinks? Or maybe you’re just sober curious and want to know if those zero-alcohol options really help—or hurt—your journey? In this thought-provoking episode of Cracking Addiction, Dr Richard Bradlow and Nathan Akoka dive deep into one of the most controversial topics in addiction recovery: non-alcoholic drinks.They explore the psychological traps and emotional comfort these substitutes can create, revealing how non-alcoholic drinks might actually keep you tethered to old habits instead of truly breaking free. The discussion highlights real-life scenarios, from work events in Australia’s drinking culture to using alcohol-free drinks as a gradual harm reduction strategy. Bradlow and Akoka tap into the psychology of addiction, attachment, habit loops, cravings, and the importance of real personal growth in recovery.Chapters:00:00 Navigating Sobriety in Alcohol-Centric Culture04:54 Understanding Habit Loops and Cravings09:39 "Sober Curious Movement Explained"13:33 Differentiating Alcohol Habits and Addictions14:22 Experiment to Maintain Client Relationships

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