The Dangerous Lie of “Functional Alcoholism”
When people picture addiction, they often imagine someone who has lost everything.
But that’s not always the reality.
Some people lose jobs, relationships, and housing because of addiction. Others maintain careers, families, reputations, and outward success while silently struggling.
From the outside, everything appears stable.
But internally, the situation can be very different.
In this episode of Recovering Out Loud, Anthony explores the concept of high-functioning addiction and why it can be so difficult to recognize.
Although the term “high-functioning addict” is often used in everyday…
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