#28 Madeline Forrest - Don't Wait For Rock Bottom to Quit
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Growing up with both parents recovering from alcoholism, Madeline avoided drinking until college. Alcohol quickly became a necessary social lubricant, until it began to have negative effects such as anxiety and hangovers. Madeline shares why she decided to quit, even though she does not identify as an “alcoholic”, and she shares why these labels may be irrelevant.  Madeline's instagram: @happiestsober Sponsor: Responsible4Recovery https://www.responsible4recovery.com use code ADDICTIVEPOD 
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