Joanie Sigal
Joanie Sigal
Big Al Szolak - former Washington Generals basketball player - former addict - Now sober and an inspirational speaker
Big Al Szolak - former Washington Generals basketball player - former addict - Now sober and an inspirational speaker
Big Al Szolak - former Washington Generals basketball player - former addict - Now sober and an inspirational speaker
Thursday 7th April 2022
Former basketball player Big Al Szolak discusses his journey from addiction to sobriety and his mission to help others on The Addiction Podcast - Point of No Return.
40 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Encouraging
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Joanie Sigal
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Categories:
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Ever wondered how someone can go from playing basketball against the Harlem Globetrotters to battling addiction and then becoming an inspirational speaker? Meet 'Big Al' Szolak. Once a star on the Washington Generals, Al’s life took a dramatic turn after his basketball career ended. Raised in Woodbury, New Jersey, Al’s early life was marked by the abandonment of his biological father and the tragic death of his mother.
Despite these hardships, his talent on the basketball court earned him a spot on the Generals, the team famous for always losing to the Globetrotters. But Al’s post-basketball life wasn’t as glamorous. Struggling with addiction for seven years, he found himself dealing drugs just to sustain his habit. Hitting rock bottom, Al turned to support groups, though not without stumbling along the way.
He talks candidly about joining these groups for the wrong reasons and the paranoia that came with his addiction. However, Al’s story is one of redemption and resilience. He emphasizes taking responsibility for one’s actions and warns against enabling others in their addiction. Now sober, Al dedicates his life to helping others find their path to recovery. His journey is a powerful reminder of the dangers of drug use and the importance of seeking help.
This episode offers a raw and honest look at the struggles of addiction and the hope that comes with recovery.