How To Avoid A Relapse: Secret #2 Get Rid Of Toxic Friends
How To Avoid A Relapse: Secret #2 Get Rid Of Toxic Friends

I Love Being Sober

For people in their first year on the road to recovery, the need to avoid a relapse is critical. Like it or not, your friends play a big role in your recovery. In this episode, Tim Westbrook dives deep into why toxic friends are not good for your...

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16:06•17 May 2022

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I Love Being Sober

Tim Westbrook

Hello my friends, and welcome back to yet another episode of I Love Being Sober brought to you by Camelback Recovery - a proud partner to the most effective way to achieve long term recovery without the pain and suffering and high cost of multiple stints in detox, rehabs, and sober living homes. My name is Tim Westbrook and I am the CEO and Founder of Camelback Recovery here in the always sunny and always sober Scottsdale, Arizona where my team and I over the course of many years have helped thousands of people on their path to long term recovery. I started this show because there is so much misinformation about addiction treatment, mental illness, and addiction recovery in general. There is much more to recovery than just going to inpatient treatment, seeing a therapist, and going to 12 step meetings. Those things are important and AA saved my life. However, to find long term recovery and live happy, joyous and free, there is a lot more to it than just stopping the drinking, stopping the drugs, or stopping any addictive behavior. Sobriety and recovery can and should be fun. That’s not to say that the recovery process is going to be easy and it’s not to say that there won’t be difficult times ahead. However, to live the life that you deserve and for it to be exciting and fun you need new lifestyle habits. New healthy lifestyle habits that promote your mental, spiritual, and physical health. That my friends will lead you to living a KICK ASS SOBER LIFE! Visit CamelbackRecovery.com to learn more about recovery coaching, sober living, and your next step to freedom and happiness.

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Cutting Ties: Why Ditching Toxic Friends is Crucial for Your Recovery

“Getting rid of your toxic friends is crucial if you want to avoid a slip, and I went over why it is so important.”

Have you ever considered how much your friends influence your journey to sobriety? In this episode of 'I Love Being Sober', Tim Westbrook, CEO of Camelback Recovery, tackles a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of recovery: toxic friendships. For those in their first year of sobriety, avoiding relapse is paramount, and the company you keep can make or break your progress. Tim dives into the nitty-gritty of why some friendships might be more harmful than helpful.

He explains how toxic friends can derail your recovery efforts, either by not supporting your sobriety or by actively trying to pull you back into old habits. With a blend of personal anecdotes and professional advice, Tim outlines the signs of a toxic friendship and offers practical tips on how to distance yourself from these negative influences. He also touches on the benefits of surrounding yourself with supportive, like-minded individuals who uplift you and share your goals.

Relocating, even temporarily, can sometimes be a necessary step to sever ties with your past and avoid triggers. This episode isn't just about cutting people off; it's about making conscious choices to foster an environment conducive to your new, sober lifestyle. If you're committed to living your best life and steering clear of relapse, this episode is a must-listen.

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