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Why Am I an Alcoholic?  The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction

Why Am I an Alcoholic? The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction

Update: 2025-10-15
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Podcast cover art for Addiction Unlimited featuring host Angela Pugh smiling warmly in a soft-lit indoor setting. The episode title reads, “Why Am I an Alcoholic? The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction.” Episode number 394 is listed at the bottom with the website addictionunlimited.com/episodes.


Ever found yourself wondering, “Why me?”


Why can’t I drink like other people?

Did I inherit this?

If I’d made different choices, would it have turned out differently?


If these questions have kept you up at night, you’re not alone — and this episode is your answer.


Inside, I’m breaking down the real, full-picture WHY behind alcohol addiction — not in vague theories or shame-based clichés, but with a powerful, science-backed model that makes everything finally make sense: the Bio-Psycho-Social Model of Addiction.


We’re going deeper than “you drink too much.”

We’re unpacking what drove you to seek relief in the first place — and how you can finally start to untangle the layers keeping you stuck.


If you’ve ever felt confused, exhausted, or like sobriety still isn’t working the way you hoped — this episode is your wake-up call.


In this episode, you’ll learn:



  • The truth about addiction: why it’s not just genetics, trauma, or stress — it’s the collision of all three.

  • What most people get completely wrong when trying to stop drinking

  • Why “just quitting” isn’t enough — and what to do instead

  • The exact factors that make some people more vulnerable (and how to take your power back anyway)

  • The one thing I tell every client about where to start when recovery feels overwhelming


🎧 Ready to finally understand your drinking — and start rebuilding from clarity, not confusion?

Press play now and discover how to reclaim your power with truth, structure, and ownership.


Links Mentioned in This Episode:



  • 📘 The Recovery Starter Kit: A self-paced online course to help you build the foundation of a strong, sustainable recovery lifestyle. Tools for cravings, triggers, boundaries, emotional regulation, and more. → Get instant access here

  • 📄 The Daily Plan: The #1 free resource to help you stay focused, clear, and on track every day — because structure is freedom. → Download it here

  • 🤝 Work with Angela: If you’ve tried everything, you’re exhausted, and you’re ready to get serious — you can always book a call to see if we’re a fit to work together. → Book Your Call here

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Why Am I an Alcoholic?  The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction

Why Am I an Alcoholic? The Bio-Psycho-Social Truth About Addiction

Angela Pugh