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Podcast cover for Episode 374 of Addiction Unlimited titled ‘5 Things to Do Instead of Drinking Tonight.’ Features host Angela Pugh standing confidently in a black jacket and floral top, with soft pink soundwave graphics in the background and the website addictionunlimited.com/episodes below.

You don’t actually want the drink.
You want relief.
You want to quiet your mind, slow your breath, and feel just a little more okay.

But here’s what you may not realize:
You don’t need alcohol to get there.
You need tools—tools that work with your brain and your body, not against them.

In this episode, I’m giving you 5 powerful, science-backed things you can do instead of drinking tonight—things that soothe your nervous system, break the craving loop, and help you feel proud of yourself when your head hits the pillow.

Whether you’re fresh on your sober journey, struggling with nightly cravings, or just need a plan that actually works when the witching hour starts whispering, this episode is for you.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

  • Why movement interrupts cravings and resets your nervous system

  • The surprising reason eating something nourishing can make cravings disappear

  • How to rewire your habit loop (without overhauling your whole life)

  • The power of casual connection and why it regulates your brain instantly

  • One simple mindset shift that builds your self-respect and makes drinking less appealing

You don’t have to white-knuckle your way through tonight.
You don’t need to be perfect—you just need a plan.

Let’s build it together.

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