Sober Seasons: Tackling Addiction Recovery in Summer vs. Winter
Whenever I was hooked on drugs, dude, it could be cold, rainy a school night, and I'm riding a bike like six miles to smoke like two bowls of some weed, like I had no care about that.
Picture this: you're trying to get sober, but the season is either scorching hot or freezing cold. In this episode of 'Getting Sober Young', hosts Tyelur Watkins and John Sadkin-DeLaGarza dive into their personal journeys of getting sober and how the weather played a surprising role in their recovery. They share raw stories about the lengths they went to feed their addiction, like braving the cold on a bike just to smoke weed.
Through these candid reflections, they explore whether summer or winter presents more challenges for those trying to stay clean. With a mix of humor and heartfelt honesty, Tyelur and John discuss the ups and downs of each season and offer insights into how young people can find the right support and resources to navigate their own sobriety journeys.
Whether you're battling the summer heat or winter blues, this episode sheds light on the unique hurdles and unexpected advantages of getting sober in different seasons.