Cross Addiction Explained: From Alcohol to Work, Gym, Gambling & More
Many people believe that once they quit drugs or alcohol, the addiction is over. But for many in recovery, the addiction doesn’t disappear — it just changes form.
In this episode of Recovering Out Loud, Anthony breaks down cross addiction, the phenomenon where addictive patterns shift from substances to other behaviors like gambling, work, fitness, social media, shopping, or even relationships.
Drawing from his own experience — including how steroids and body dysmorphia led him back into addiction after years sober — Anthony explains how the real issue isn’t the substance, it’s the underlying…
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