Tim Ryan
Tim Ryan
A Prosecutor's Journey Through Addiction
A Prosecutor's Journey Through Addiction
A Prosecutor's Journey Through Addiction
Monday 19th December 2016
Listen as Tim Ryan interviews former prosecutor Chad Sabora about his battle with addiction and his mission to help others find recovery.
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!From Courtroom to Crisis: A Prosecutor's Battle with Addiction
I don't really believe in a quote-unquote rock bottom, because rock bottom for almost all of us would be death if there wasn't some type of intervening factor. What finally stopped me was self-acceptance.
Ever thought about what happens when the person upholding the law finds themselves on the other side of it? In this gripping episode of 'A Man In Recovery Radio', host Tim Ryan sits down with Chad Sabora, a former prosecutor who faced his own harrowing journey through addiction. Raised in Chicago, Chad had a seemingly perfect start—his father was an executive at a renowned rehab center, and his mother was a prosecuting attorney.
Despite his privileged upbringing and stellar education, Chad fell into the abyss of addiction, starting with prescription painkillers and spiraling into heroin use by 2006. Chad doesn't hold back as he recounts his battle with addiction, which controlled his life until June 9th, 2011. His story is raw and real, shedding light on the internal struggles and external challenges he faced while trying to get clean.
One of the most striking aspects of Chad's narrative is his belief that there's no such thing as 'rock bottom'. Instead, he emphasizes self-acceptance as the cornerstone of his recovery. The episode goes beyond personal anecdotes to tackle broader issues like public health initiatives and medicated assisted treatment. Chad passionately discusses the need for non-judgmental approaches to addiction and highlights the power of community support in aiding recovery. His mission now?
To ensure that everyone battling addiction receives the help they need, regardless of their financial situation. This episode is a compelling listen for anyone interested in the complexities of addiction and recovery. Whether you're struggling yourself, know someone who is, or simply want to understand more about this issue, Chad's story offers a powerful message of hope and resilience.