Ep 31 Does AA Become A New Addiction?

Episode 31

You got sober—but did you get free?

In this episode of the Sobriety Bestie Podcast, we’re talking about something few people in recovery circles are willing to touch: the idea that Alcoholics Anonymous itself can become addictive. For some of us, the meetings, the steps, the fellowship… it all felt like self medicine. Or maybe it never did.

Does AA become another addiction? We'll dive into:

How AA can become a new form of dependency
Why the “daily reprieve” might actually be lifetime codependency
The emotional, biochemical, and psychological hits that kept us hooked
The trauma-informed lens on early sobriety and self-medication
What helped me break free—and what might help you, too

Whether you felt high on AA or just scared to leave, this conversation is for you. Let’s unpack the layers with honesty, compassion, and zero shame. Because leaving recovery shouldn’t feel like a relapse—and questioning the program doesn’t make you broken. It makes you courageous AF.

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