Feeling the Dry January pressure? You're not alone. In this timely episode, award-winning addiction expert Faust Ruggiero shares 40 years of treatment wisdom on how to make sobriety stick - whether you're 15 days into Dry January or just starting your journey. His practical, experience-based approach cuts through the noise to give you real tools for success. As president of the Community Psychological Center and author of the Fix Yourself series, Faust brings decades of insights from counseling thousands of clients through their recovery journeys.
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⏱️ Episode Guide:
0:00 - Essential advice for anyone starting their sobriety journey
4:18 - Understanding physical addiction (and why willpower isn't enough)
7:00 - How addiction changes your personality
11:25 - The Process Way of Life Model explained
15:22 - Breaking down addiction myths
17:58 - Why our culture is obsessed with alcohol
22:01 - Managing anxiety without substances đź§
26:54 - The real impact of alcohol on your health
31:44 - Current trends: Alcohol vs. Marijuana
37:19 - Practical advice for maintaining sobriety
🔑 Key Insights:
Why understanding the physical aspects of addiction changes everything
How to manage anxiety without substances
The truth about cultural attitudes toward alcohol
Science-based approaches to lasting change
Building effective support systems
đź’ˇ Powerful Quote: "Don't keep it a secret. Don't think you can do it on your own. Build a network."
🌟 Need Support?
Whether you're 15 days into Dry January or just starting your journey, you're not alone. Build your support network:
Connect with healthcare providers
Find local support groups
Consider professional counseling
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