Exploring the Drinking Culture and Blackout Drinking

In this chapter, they discuss the drinking culture in Britain, particularly among young people. They talk about their personal experiences with drinking and how it led to a pattern of blackout drinking. They explore the compulsion to continue drinking and the difficulty of having just one drink. They also touch on the underlying issues of low self-esteem, trauma, shame, and abandonment wounds that contributed to their destructive behavior. They share their struggles with getting sober, experiencing multiple relapses, and the impact it had on their relationships and work life. Throughout the chapter, they reflect on the psychological motivations driving their behavior and their quest for understanding.

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