Nick Morton: comedian, filmmaker, addict in recovery
Nick Morton, filmmaker, comedian
Rerun - Episode 18 - Mark Christopher
Rerun - Episode 18 - Mark Christopher
Rerun - Episode 18 - Mark Christopher
Monday 11th July 2022
Mark Christopher recounts his fall from privilege to addiction and his journey to recovery on 'The Drunkalogues'.
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Get the buttons here!Mark Christopher: From Privilege to Peril and Back Again
I thought that was cool and I'm smoking like a gram of heroin on the way to the hospital with my father in the car, and he goes: 'You're going to Minnesota to long-term treatment.'
Imagine growing up surrounded by wealth and privilege, only to find yourself entangled in a web of addiction and despair. That's the story of Mark Christopher, who joins Nick Morton on this episode of 'The Drunkalogues'. Raised in an affluent family involved in the steel business, Mark had access to everything he could ever want. But when the family business closed, his life took a dark turn.
Mark's descent into drug and alcohol addiction led him down a path filled with danger, including multiple near-death experiences and run-ins with the law. Despite these alarming signs, he remained convinced he could control his addiction. In a candid conversation, Mark opens up about how his inflated sense of self and access to resources fueled his drug empire and ultimately his downfall.
He shares how he used substances to numb feelings of guilt and shame, and how it took a wake-up call from his father to realize he needed help. This episode is not just a recounting of Mark's struggles but also a powerful reminder that no one is immune to addiction, regardless of their background.
Listeners will find themselves drawn into Mark's story as he reflects on the influence of his upbringing and the pivotal moments that led him to seek long-term treatment. His journey serves as a stark warning about the dangers of addiction but also offers hope that recovery is possible with the right support. Tune in to hear Mark's compelling tale and the lessons he's learned along the way.