127. If Alcohol Isn’t Ruining My Life, Why Can’t I Stop Drinking?

On this episode of In The Circle, we get a unique inquiry from Rebecca, who says, " Alcohol is not ruining my life, but I can't stop drinking. " This is especially important for those in recovery, and yet relevant for everyone, too. This inquiry is for the person who does not identify as an alcoholic. This is for the person who isn’t going to necessarily end up at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. This is for the person who can stop drinking for a week or two, but finds themselves going back to it again, and again, and again. The severe alcoholic in one single respect has it easier than anybody else, because there's no question that they have an addiction, and there's no question that they need to change. But we do not agree with the premise that people need to be utterly broken in their lives to try something new. What if we didn't judge drinking as good or bad? What if we just reflected upon our own experience, our feelings, and decided for ourselves from that place? Wouldn't that be a wonderful thing? Tommy discusses The concept of a “high bottom” The definition of a “teaching” and how it applies universally The importance of practice in recovery, and not looking for a specific “end date” Misunderstandings around alcohol Light, medium, and heavy drinking Further Links & Resources Catch a Meeting. We offer 40+ Live Online Recovery meetings every week. Come and find your community here. Meetings are always free. Want ongoing recovery insights and inspiration delivered to your inbox?

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127. If Alcohol Isn’t Ruining My Life, Why Can’t I Stop Drinking? is an episode from The Recovery 2.0 Power Hour Podcast With Tommy Rosen by Tommy Rosen.

This episode is 30:45 long.

This episode was published on Aug 5, 2025.

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