On today’s episode, Eloise Moore shares her experience getting sober at 18. She talks about how alcohol took herself away from her, how normalized blacking out has become, her moment of surrender, and talks in-depth about the misunderstandings that surround being sober.  

“Other people’s perception of normalcy can’t control my life at the end of the day… No matter what anyone else thought about me, no one else was living my life, and if alcohol was making me as miserable as it was, there were no benefits to not staying sober just to please others or out of fear.” 

References:  

• Gerber, W. M., Hune, N. D., Wang, E. W., & Kimball, T. G. (2022). Tangible and intangible values of a CRP: A cost-benefit analysis. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 40(2), 164-173.

If you or someone you know is struggling with a mental health or substance-use disorder, please contact SAMHSA’s National Helpline at (800) 662-4357. These programs provide free, confidential support 24/7. 

William Magee Center for AOD and Wellness Education: https://olemiss.edu/magee-center/ 

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