Ben Fisher | From Alcohol, Opioid, & Suboxone Addiction to AA & Faith Reconnection

Ben Fisher’s addiction recovery story spans decades of secret painkiller abuse, alcoholism, and spiritual struggle—all while leading worship at a church. After a blackout while caring for his infant daughter, Ben’s journey from alcohol, opioid, and Suboxone dependency to becoming a viral recovery advocate began. This is a deeply moving addiction recovery story rooted in faith, music, and second chances.Explore addiction treatment resources: https://recovery.comConnect with Ben: https://www.tiktok.com/@astringofhope, https://www.facebook.com/1stringofhope00:00 The Urgency of Speaking Out00:23 Introduction to Recovery Cast00:39 Meet Ben Fisher: A Journey of Transformation02:02 Ben's First Encounter with Alcohol04:27 The Influence of Music and Idols08:46 Balancing Two Lives: Church and Rock Star14:46 Struggles with Addiction and Relationships20:42 Rock Bottom and the Path to Recovery32:35 Building a Tiny House: A Journey of Determination33:07 A Father's Tough Love and a New Fire34:33 Learning Guitar Building: A New Passion35:11 The Birth of 'A String of Hope'35:49 Going Public with Recovery38:14 The Rise of Social Media Influence39:59 Personal Growth and Relationships43:47 Facing Fear and Embracing Change00:00 The Power of Community and Connection55:06 Final Thoughts and Encouragement