Angela Pugh
Angela Pugh
Moderation, Gray-Area Drinking, and the Stages of Alcoholism
Moderation, Gray-Area Drinking, and the Stages of Alcoholism
Moderation, Gray-Area Drinking, and the Stages of Alcoholism
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Angela Pugh debunks the myth of moderation and discusses the stages of alcoholism in this insightful episode of Addiction Unlimited.
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Get the buttons here!The Myth of Moderation: Unpacking Gray-Area Drinking and Alcoholism Stages
If the illusion of moderation is very persistent and you find yourself thinking maybe I can in fact have just one drink and things aren't going as well as you'd hoped, or you find yourself feeling left out in groups, or the lie tells you that once you work through it, then you can manage just one drink.
Ever thought you could stick to just one drink? Angela Pugh, host of the Addiction Unlimited podcast, is here to challenge that belief. In this episode, Angela dives deep into the persistent illusion of moderation and its pitfalls. She breaks down what moderate drinking actually means—one drink or less per day for women, and two drinks or less for men—and why it's so easy to fall into the trap of thinking you can manage it.
Angela shares her own struggles with alcohol, illustrating how drinking often becomes more about numbing feelings than enjoying a beverage. She talks about common tactics people use to try and moderate, like waiting until late at night to drink or only drinking in certain social settings. Spoiler alert: these strategies rarely work long-term and can actually make the obsession with alcohol worse.
The episode also covers the stages of alcoholism, offering a roadmap for understanding where you might be on your journey with alcohol. Angela emphasizes the importance of total abstinence for many people and encourages listeners to reflect on the true cost of their drinking habits. This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the myth of moderation and looking for a path to genuine sobriety.