**Sensitive Topic Disclaimer: Substance Use and Suicide**
In this episode of the podcast highlighting the pillar of Avoiding Risky Substances for Lifestyle Medicine Week Day 5, Melyssa shares her personal journey with alcohol, discussing how it has impacted her life and relationships. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing low-risk drinking guidelines, the benefits and drawbacks of alcohol, and how to practice mindfulness and non-judgment as steps to change through supportive resources.
RESOURCES
- Rethinking Drinking: https://rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov/
- Smart Recovery: https://smartrecovery.org/
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/
- CDC Alcohol Use: https://www.cdc.gov/alcohol
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TIMESTAMPS
- 00:00 Introduction to Season Three
- 00:54 Sensitive Topic Disclaimer
- 01:32 Personal Story: Struggles with Alcohol
- 10:16 Understanding Low-Risk Drinking
- 18:07 Empower Yourself: Reflecting on Alcohol Use
- 22:34 Engage: Taking Steps Towards Change
- 26:52 Conclusion and Resources
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