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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 1H 11M

I Was Throwing Up Blood & Still Drinking (How I Got Sober)

from Sobriety Uncensored: Real Stories. Real People. Better Life. · host Meghan Melin

Surviving severe alcohol withdrawal, opioid addiction, and chronic pain recovery. WORK WITH ME: 👉 1:1 Sober Coaching: https://soberstrongcoaching.as.me/ Help us keep going: buymeacoffee.com/meghanmelin John details his harrowing journey from opioid dependence and chronic pain to drinking a box and a half of wine a day. He shares the chilling reality of flying to a California rehab center at a 0.32 BAC, nearly dying in the hospital from severe withdrawals, and how he ultimately uncovered the root cause of his addiction to rebuild his life and marriage. 👇 Download my exact Sober Social Survival Kit & Supplement Stack here: https://thesoberstrong.com/workbook CHAPTERS: 0:00 - The Rock Bottom: Throwing Up Blood 1:50 - Losing the Savings & His Wife Leaving 5:29 - The Breaking Point: "Let Me Die or Find Me Help" 9:24 - Detoxing on the Way to Rehab 14:05 - The Phoenix Airport Struggle 22:28 - Arriving at Rehab with a 0.32 BAC 23:01 - Emergency Hospitalization & Severe Withdrawals 32:00 - The "Pink Cloud" & Calling His Wife 40:14 - Returning Home to Rebuild Trust 43:06 - The Root Cause: Chronic Pain & Opioids 53:10 - How He Stays Sober Today 1:00:16 - Dropping Resentment Against Doctors & Himself 1:09:47 - Starting "No Filter Recovery" DISCLAIMER: I am not a doctor or medical professional. The content in this video is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is based on my personal experience. Alcohol withdrawal can be fatal. If you are chemically dependent on alcohol, please consult a medical professional before stopping. 👉 Apply for the 90-Day Reset: https://thesoberstrong.com/90-day-reset CONNECT WITH ME: 🌐 My Website: https://thesoberstrong.com/ 👉 Stay In Touch: https://thesoberstrong.com/contact 📧 Email Me: [email protected]

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