Cocaine & Alcohol Was Always in My Body: Alika Gambill | The Hopeaholics Podcast

Welcome to the Hopeaholics podcast, where we bring you inspiring stories of hope and resilience. In today's episode, we are joined by Alika Gambill, the founder of Pro Recovery Power and a sober mentor.Alika shares his personal story of addiction and how it took him down a destructive path for over 20 years. Despite having a great upbringing and support system, he struggled with feelings of introversion and a desire for acceptance from his peers. He turned to drugs and alcohol as a way to cope and escape his inner turmoil, which ultimately led him to a cycle of destruction and deception.However, Alika's journey took a turning point when his sister refused to buy into his lies. This wake-up call led him to seek help and embark on a journey of sobriety. Today, he is nearly six years sober and has found a new sense of purpose in helping others who are struggling with addiction.During our conversation, Alika emphasizes the importance of transferring action towards sobriety. He believes that individuals can transform their lives by redirecting the same time and energy they once devoted to their addiction towards their recovery.As a Hawaiian native, Alika also sheds light on the lack of treatment and resources available for addiction in his home state. He has made it his mission to change this and provide more support for those who are in need.Lastly, Alika shares how his newfound recovery has allowed him to fulfill his childhood dream of becoming a husband and father. His story is a testament to the power of hope and the possibility of transformation. Tune in to this episode for a conversation that will leave you feeling inspired and hopeful.For help for you or your loved ones call 949-989-6550