# 358: Can I Drink In Moderation?

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Podcast: [Soberful](https://stenobird.com/podcast/soberful-979713)
Published: 2026-07-15T13:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://soberful.com/2019/09/11/60-episode-60-can-i-drink-in-moderation/
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## Resource

The Holy Grail of anyone with an alcohol use disorder is moderation. In this episode, Chip and Veronica look at why moderation (or social drinking) is very rarely achievable. We discuss the energy and effort that people put into trying to achieve it. The reason that we struggle with moderation is because of the perception that alcohol can benefit us when the reality is very different. To learn more, visit the show notes .

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