In this episode of Checking In, we hear from Elise, a listener who is taking a 90-day hiatus from drinking after realizing that her relationship with alcohol isn’t always healthy. She wants to know what happens next: Is complete sobriety the best or only option? Carolyn consults author and thought leader Glennon Doyle, who shares her personal experiences with addiction and sobriety, as well as advice about navigating life with authenticity. Carolyn also speaks with SELF editor Sarah Jacoby to learn more about alcohol use disorder and what different treatment options can look like.
You can follow Sarah Jacoby, SELF’s Associate News Director, on Instagram and Twitter, or read more of her work for SELF here.
Glennon Doyle is the author of multiple memoirs, including her most recent book, Untamed. You can follow her @glennondoyle.
If you or someone you know are interested in learning more about sobriety or cutting back on alcohol, here are several excellent resources.
- As mentioned during the show, you may be interested in reading Laura McKowen’s We Are The Luckiest: The Surprising Magic of a Sober Life.
- You can also check out Holly Whitaker’s recovery program, Tempest, read her book, Quit Like a Woman, or learn more about sobriety, addiction, and recovery by following @thetemper.
- SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) also offers several resources for treatment programs, along with the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, which also offers guidance on selecting the treatment program that’s right for you.
- If you’re looking for support groups, AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) continues to hold meetings across the country. And if AA doesn’t feel like the right fit, you can also read more about Moderation Management.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, you can call the SAMHSA helpline 24/7/365 at 800-662-4357.
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