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Why can't I have just one?

Why can't I have just one?

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"Just one" is the lie every addict tells themselves, and it never works.

In this episode, Brittany gets real about addiction's most dangerous rationalization: the idea that you can control it, moderate it, or have "just one."

SKIP AHEAD:

(01:00) Why "just one" never works - the rationalization and control trap

(03:00) Addiction as self-medication, chasing relief from pain you can't handle

(07:00) Relapse - does it have to be part of recovery?

(09:00) “Playing the tape forward,” the technique that helps you see consequences before using

(11:00) Getting sober for yourself first (not just for your kids or partner)

(13:00) The thousand-pound phone, recognizing triggers, and reaching out


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