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  • Couldn’t Even Stay Clean

Couldn’t Even Stay Clean

Saturday 8th June 2019

Listen to Mike's raw journey from teenage addiction to finding purpose in sobriety on Steppin' Out Radio.
20 minutes
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Steppin' Out Radio
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Empowring Productions, Inc.
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Categories:
Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Financial Health in Recovery
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Mike's Journey: From Teenage Addiction to Sobriety and Purpose

Suddenly I realized the situation for a second...if this guy can be sober and not be bored to tears, then maybe I could.
Ever wondered how a young teen spirals into addiction and then claws his way back to sobriety? Mike's story on Steppin' Out Radio is a raw and honest account of just that. Starting with his first drink at the tender age of 12, Mike found himself drawn into a world of drugs and alcohol, following friends he now refers to as 'derelicts'.
By 17, his family intervened, pushing him into a detox program for alcohol, but Mike cleverly hid his drug use to avoid further treatment. His life was a chaotic whirlwind—barely scraping through college, losing jobs, crashing cars, and constantly clashing with the law. Even pre-trial intervention couldn't keep him clean. Yet, amidst this chaos, Mike found a turning point. He realized that sobriety didn't have to be synonymous with boredom or misery.
This episode isn't just about the struggles; it's about finding purpose and meaning in life post-addiction. Mike's candid reflections offer hope and practical advice for young people grappling with similar issues. Tune in to hear Mike's powerful journey from addiction to recovery and how he found a new lease on life through relationships and meaningful work.