What happens when you quit drinking but then have a drink?

Mel Watkins, after a turbulent and chaotic alcohol and drug addiction, decided to have her Last Drinks and then had her Last Drink again. In this very honest conversation, Maz & Mel unpack what happens when you go sober, and then have a 'slip up'? How do you manage a set back, what to look out for to safeguard against a future fall as well as what it's like to curate and attend events, as a sober person.Mel Watkins is an Alcohol and other Drugs (AOD) Therapist - offering relatable therapy specialising in addiction, who co-founded the sober events community - It's not me it's booze Through her lived experience in her own recovery Mel understands the importance of having the opportunities to connect and feel empowered without booze. She is also the co-host of the podcast WTF was she thinking.You can find Mel on Instagram @itsnotmeitsbooze and @melwatkinstherapy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.