Sobriety is a Team Sport

Tom Barnum, former Michigan State linebacker and NFL player, shares his remarkable journey from addiction to finding joy in sobriety through his team-based approach to recovery. He is the author of the book "Sobriety is a Team Sport"We discuss:• Addiction recovery requires admitting the problem is beyond personal control• Tom identifies the three paths for people with addiction: sobriety, jail, or death• AA meetings provide essential human connection that helps rewire the brain's dopamine system• Forced sobriety through court mandates or fear tactics rarely works long-term• Recovery groups create unique bonds between people who might otherwise never connect• Non-alcoholic beverages can be safely incorporated into recovery for some individuals• Even after decades of sobriety, addiction triggers can unexpectedly surface• Tom's recovery team includes his wife of 56 years, family, physicians, and former teammates• Social media has played a positive role in maintaining Tom's recovery connectionsFind Tom's book "Sobriety is a Team Sport" on Barnes & Noble or Amazon.To contact Dr. Grover: [email protected]