Clean Time in the Digital Age: When AI Becomes the AddictionClean Time in the Digital Age: When AI Becomes the Addiction
The 12th Step Podcast
Keith, a listener, shares his struggle with AI tools becoming a new addiction trigger. Hosts discuss setting boundaries and accountability in recovery.
34:10•13 Feb 2026
When AI Becomes the Addiction: A New Challenge in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Setting clear boundaries around technology use is crucial for recovery.
- Creating a safety plan can help prevent relapse when using triggering tools.
- Accountability to sponsors or loved ones is key in maintaining sobriety.
- Understanding that you can't completely avoid triggers is important.
- AI tools require self-policing and creative solutions to avoid misuse.
“"You can't sterilise your environment; you're going to come across it from time to time."”
How do people cope with the challenges of staying sober in a tech-driven world? In this episode of The 12th Step Podcast, hosts Gary, Mike, and Daniel tackle a groundbreaking topic that hits close to home for many in recovery. Keith, a listener with years of sobriety, finds himself grappling with a new addiction—using AI tools to create pornographic content. As technology advances, so do the complexities of addiction, leaving many without the resources to navigate these modern challenges.
The hosts share their own experiences with addiction and offer practical advice on setting boundaries and maintaining accountability when your career tools become triggers. They discuss the importance of creating safety plans and being accountable to sponsors or loved ones to prevent relapse. With a mix of empathy and candidness, the episode provides a supportive space for listeners facing similar struggles. As AI continues to evolve, how can individuals safeguard their recovery journey?
Tune in for a discussion that's both eye-opening and reassuring.
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