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92 Sobriety While AuDHD + Gifted with Amy Knott Parrish

AuDHD Flourishing

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Navigating the Complexities of Teenage Drinking

In this chapter, the speaker reflects on their early encounters with alcohol during adolescence, focusing on the escape it provided from overwhelming thoughts and mental health struggles. The discussion highlights the normalization of binge drinking in American culture and its implications for neurodivergent individuals, framing alcohol both as a coping mechanism and a complex challenge of addiction. By sharing personal experiences, the chapter calls into question traditional views on addiction treatment and emphasizes the need for a deeper understanding of the underlying issues.

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