10/11/2025
Without a doubt, relieving stress is one of the biggest reasons that people drink. And yes, alcohol does temporarily relieve stress but after a few hours, it starts create more stress in your body and mind. As that stress builds, people can be tempted to drink more alcohol, and so the cycle begins again and gets increasingly worse.
Still, stress doesn't go away in sobriety and it needs to be managed in a way that doesn't involve using alcohol. It is possible! Listen to this podcast featuring experts advice, tips and tricks for more on managing stress in sobriety. Link in the comments 👇
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