Your Relationship with Alcohol, 7

Addiction, Anxiety, Journal Prompts 1 Minute

Your body is designed to naturally release good feeling chemicals like dopamine and endorphins.

Overtime, if you have artificially stimulated the release of these chemicals through drinking, your body chemistry adjusts. Your body learns that it does not have to make these chemicals naturally, it can rely on alcohol consumption to do the work.

From this perspective, your brain is solving a problem by drinking.

For most, this chemical experience can be reset.

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Journal Prompt:

I feel good when…

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For more information:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6826822/

For help:
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support

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Published by morningcoffeetherapy

My name is Brooke, I currently practice in the Raleigh area as a counselor for individuals, couples, and families recovering from addiction. Most of my writing comes from morning coffee reflection or a long run. As a disclaimer, my writing is one perspective. While reading, please assume it your responsibility to take what is helpful and leave the rest. Peace. Love. Gratitude. Email Contact: brooke@rnb4counseling.com

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