Cast the First Stone

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This episode contains a conversation where alcohol consumption, and drug use are mentioned and may be triggering for some listeners. Listener discretion is advised.

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• About our guest

Today we have Orla on the pod. She shares her experiences of alcohol addiction. She celebrated her 1 year Soberversary on the 3rd of July. We had Orla on the Pod in one of my earlier episodes "stigma shame and the gastric bypass". As always Orla was funny and open to sharing her experiences.

• Themes from today

Alcoholism
Drug use
Cocaine
MDMA
ADHD and substance use
Irish culture and Alcohol
Family and Alcoholism
Mental health
ADHD and Masking on nights out
Dangerous situations
Losing friendships
Making new connections
Rock Bottom
Soberversary
Journaling
Lifestyle changes
Advice from Orla

Resources
Helping Alcoholics to Achieve Sobriety - Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland
NA ireland
Sober Humor (@soberrhumor)
Drop The Bottle (@drop_the_bottle_)
Inpatient Hospital Care

Reference's
EXPLORATION-OF-DRUG-ABUSE-RELAPSE-FOLLOWING

Genetic liability to ADHD and substance use disorders in individuals with ADHD

Substance use after bariatric surgery: A review - ScienceDirect