The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast
The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast is a clear, compassionate, and informative show designed to answer the real questions people have about mental health and addiction treatment.
Each episode breaks down common questions around behavioral health care—covering topics like addiction treatment, mental health services, therapy options, recovery programs, insurance, levels of care, and what to expect before, during, and after treatment. Our goal is to remove confusion, reduce stigma, and provide straightforward answers you can trust.
This podcast is built from the same questions people search online every day—questions asked by individuals seeking help, families supporting loved ones, and professionals navigating the behavioral health space. Episodes are short, focused, and easy to understand, making complex topics approachable and actionable.
Whether you’re exploring treatment options, supporting someone in recovery, or looking for reliable behavioral health information, The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast delivers clarity, education, and hope—one question at a time.
The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast
Episode 3: When a Drink Becomes a Problem - Alcohol Use Disorder Explained | Carolina Center for Recovery
Episode 3: When a Drink Becomes a Problem - Alcohol Use Disorder Explained | Carolina Center for Recovery
Alcohol is deeply ingrained in social culture, which can make it difficult to recognize when drinking crosses the line from casual to harmful. In this episode of The Behavioral Health Answers Podcast, we break down Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) — what it is, how it develops, and how recovery begins — using educational insights from Carolina Center for Recovery.
In this episode, we cover:
• Why alcohol use is so normalized in society
• What Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) actually is from a clinical perspective
• How moderate, heavy, and binge drinking are defined
• CDC guidelines for alcohol consumption and what counts as “one drink”
• Why numbers alone don’t tell the full story
• Behavioral warning signs of Alcohol Use Disorder
• How loss of control shows up in daily life
• The long-term health consequences of chronic alcohol abuse
• How alcohol affects the liver, brain, and cancer risk
• Why Alcohol Use Disorder is a medical condition — not a moral failure
• What recovery from alcohol addiction looks like
• Why detox, personalized treatment, and ongoing support matter
This episode emphasizes an important truth: recognizing a problem isn’t about blame — it’s about awareness. And recovery isn’t just about stopping drinking, but about starting a healthier, more meaningful life.
This podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical, mental health, or addiction treatment advice.