Sobriety Sucks
Sobriety Sucks
Flaked Part 2
Flaked Part 2
Flaked Part 2
Thursday 12th March 2020
Join Jack and Meredith on 'Sobriety Sucks' as they critique 'Flaked' for its flawed portrayal of sobriety and the 12-step program.
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Get the buttons here!Flaked Part 2: Unpacking TV’s Missteps on Sobriety
It just evokes such a primal rage in me, the misinformation about AA, because it's a disease that people die from, and I've known people that have died from it, and I know you have too.
Ever wondered how TV shows get addiction recovery so wrong? In this episode of 'Sobriety Sucks', Jack and Meredith tackle the misrepresentation of sobriety in the show 'Flaked'. They dive into the problematic portrayal of a marijuana maintenance program, calling out its dangerous implications for those seeking genuine recovery. The hosts don't hold back as they dissect how 'Flaked' trivializes addiction and blames it for bad behavior, rather than promoting accountability and the importance of making amends.
Jack and Meredith also touch on the Caroline Calloway controversy, using it as a springboard to discuss how addiction is often used as an excuse for poor choices. The conversation gets real about jealousy in recovery, highlighting how this tricky emotion can complicate the journey to sobriety. This episode is a must-listen for anyone craving an unfiltered, honest discussion about the realities of addiction and recovery.