KTLA Audio Network
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Overcoming Alcohol and Drug Addiction with Pat O'Brien
Overcoming Alcohol and Drug Addiction with Pat O'Brien
Overcoming Alcohol and Drug Addiction with Pat O'Brien
Wednesday 13th November 2019
Join Pat O'Brien as he shares his inspiring journey from addiction to ten years of sobriety in 'Keepin' It Friel: Conversations on Recovery'.
17 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Pat O'Brien's Path to Sobriety: From Rock Bottom to Mentoring Others
Pat O'Brien proves it’s never too late to quit alcohol and drugs.
Imagine starting your journey to sobriety at the age of 60. That’s exactly what Pat O’Brien, the well-known host of 'CBS Sports', 'Entertainment Tonight', and 'The Insider', did. In this compelling episode of 'Keepin' It Friel: Conversations on Recovery', Courtney Friel sits down with Pat to uncover the highs and lows of his ten-year journey free from alcohol and drugs. Pat doesn’t shy away from the gritty details.
He opens up about his infamous voicemail scandal and the days when cocaine was a regular part of his newsroom routine. His story takes a dramatic turn when his agents and bosses intervened, surrounding his bed and insisting he enter rehab. This intervention was the pivotal moment that set him on the path to recovery.
Now, with a decade of sobriety under his belt, Pat talks about the importance of seeking help and the crucial role that rehab and therapy played in his recovery. He shares how addiction affected his personal and professional life, and how mentoring others has become a rewarding part of his sober journey. Pat's experiences highlight that it’s never too late to change your life for the better.
The episode also delves into the stigma surrounding addiction and how it can prevent people from seeking the help they need. Pat and Courtney discuss other celebrities who have faced similar battles, like Mickey Mantle and Michael J. Fox, providing a broader perspective on addiction in the public eye. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
It’s a reminder that recovery is possible at any age, and that life can be fulfilling and fun without drugs or alcohol.