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Real Recovery Talk — 522 episodes

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610: Why Families Struggle When Addiction Hits Home (FACTS)

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607: Kratom Is Putting People in Comas — And It's Sold at Every Gas Station

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606: She Hid Her Addiction for Years Until Everything Collapsed

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605: How long can someone live as an alcoholic?

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604: Get and Stay Sober: Focus on These 5 Areas!

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603: You Know You Are Being Lied To: Now What?

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602: He Was Sleeping on His Dad's Couch, Drunk Every Day (DAD DID THIS)

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601: The Truth About Dating in Early Recovery (FACTS)

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600: Your Family Member Might Be Alcoholic If They Do This

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599: Kratom Addiction Is Real | Here's What I've Witnessed

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598: The Addict Always Win The Argument (Unless You Do This)

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597: We Did Everything Right. She Still Became an Alcoholic.

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596: My Husband Drinks Too Much (What To Do When They Finally Admit It)

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595: The Real Reason Your Loved One Keeps Making Excuses (And What To Do)

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594: Treatment Starts Before They Walk Into Rehab (5 Step Framework)

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593: Why Addicts Get Angry When You Try to Help (The Real Reason)

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592: 4 Things That Will Destroy Their Recovery (Don't Say These)

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591: STOP playing the VICTIM: Michael Wall

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590: The 90-Day Sobriety Framework (THIS WILL WORK)

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589: Why I Kept Relapsing on C***aine (Until I Finally Did This)

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588: 4 MORE Manipulation Tactics Addicts Use Against their own FAMILY! (Be Prepared)

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587: 3 Intentions to Help Families Start 2026 With Hope

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586: Why You Feel Lied To, Manipulated And Guilty (Advice For Parents Only)

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585: My Mom Died From Alcoholism: Here is Why...

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584: Addiction or Narcissism? How to Tell the Difference (Professional Opinion)

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583: What Families Get Wrong About Addiction (It's Not Willpower)

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582: HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Why Addicts and alcoholics are the most grateful people around...

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581: Should You Date in Early Recovery? (This Answer Will Surprise You)

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580: Top 5 Tips To Getting Your Loved One Sober (You Won't Believe This!)

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579: How To Get Sober In Your 40's (It's Not What You Think!)

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578: How Do You Forgive an Addict? Omar El Takrori

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577: Adopted at Birth, Addicted by 12: Rachel's Fight for Freedom

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576: Why Addicts Lie, Guilt-Trip, and Play the Victim (and HOW TO stop it)

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575: Why You Keep Using Even When You Don't Want To

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574: What to Expect in Alcohol Rehab (Step by Step Guide)

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573: Should You Date in Early Sobriety? Ali shares the truth!

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572: I Stayed Sober 15 Year: Here's the Methods I Still Use

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571: 5 Hidden Signs of Alcoholism You're Probably Missing

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570: Firefighter Told He'd Never Ride Again… Alcohol Nearly Killed Him

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569: She Got Sober Without Treatment: Here's How

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568: Big Book Study: A Vision for you

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567: We want to OFFER YOU MORE with less...

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566: Pregnant and Addicted: Why There's No Help for Women

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565: Big Book Study: Working with others Part 2

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564: Build Your Sobriety Like a Business

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563: Make your sobriety count! George Graduated with 2 Masters Degrees!

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562: Big Book Study: Working with others

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561: Why Florida Leads the Nation in Addiction Treatment

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560: How Families Can Break Free From the Fear of Drug Addiction

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559: Big Book Study: Step 8,9,10

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558: The #1 Killer of Young People: Fentanyl

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557: 5 ways parents enable addiction

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556: Big Book Study: Step 6,7,8

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555: Are you married to someone struggling with alcohol?

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554: Could You Survive What She Went Through? Lorraines Story...

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553: Big Book Study: Into Action

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552: What Would You Do If Your Son Was Drinking Himself to Death?

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551: Addicted to Fentanyl and Stuck in the South Florida Shuffle: Nikki

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550: Big Book Study: Sex Inventory

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549: A life of Gangs and Heroin to Helping Addicts Recover

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548: Boundaries Don't Work – Yes, They Do… If You Do This

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547: Big Book Study: How It Works Part III

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546: The Truth About Weed: Why It's Not as Safe as You Think

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545: Sage FINALLY got sober when....Story of inspiration and hope

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544: Big Book Study: How It Works: Part 2

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543: I Shouldn't Be Alive... 8 Years Sober: Destiny's Story

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542: Stop Doubting Yourself: Pastor Todd Mullins: Don't Let Doubt Take You Out

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541: Big Book Study: How It Works Part 1

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540: Mental Health Medications: Do They Really Work?

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539: Why Men's Mental Health Still Gets Ignored; AA is 90 YEARS OLD

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538: Big Book Study: We Agnostics: Part 2

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537: From Heroin in the Hospital to 8 Years Sober – Josh's Story of Redemption

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536: He Recovered from a TERRIBLE OPIOID ADDICTION!

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535: Big Book Study Week 9: We Agnostics: Part 1

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534: To the Addict Who's Still Struggling…

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533: The Dark Side of Sobriety: What They Don't Tell You

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532: Big Book Study: Part 2 More About Alcoholism

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531: Sick of Being Controlled by Their Addiction? How to measure your own success...

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530: She Didn't Think AA Was for Her… Until It Saved Her Life

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529: Big Book Study: More About Alcoholism: Part 1

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528: Why do YOUNG people relapse, after years of sobriety?

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527: My Sponsor Had a Sponsor: WHO CARES!

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526: There is a Solution: Part 2

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525: Why Willpower Isn't Enough to Get Sober...

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524: He Relapsed After 1 Year in Treatment: Brian's Story

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523: Big Book Study: There Is a Solution PART 1

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522: Sobriety Slogans: What Does That Even Mean?

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521: Addicted Communities: What's REALLY Happening

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520: Big Book Study: Bill's Story: The Moment Bill W. Got Sober (Part 2)

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519: Court-Ordered Sobriety: Real Recovery or Just Compliance?

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518: Sobriety Doesn't Fix Everything: But it sure helps!

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517: Big Book Study: Bill's Story

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516: Why Anxiety Is Keeping You Addicted

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515: Is a Nightly Drink Slowly Killing You?

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514: THIS Is Why Alcoholics Can't Stop!

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513: The Family Reconnect Program Launches June 3rd!

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512: How she turned her Grief Into Purpose: Prema's Story After Losing Her Son

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511: Mark Took a Chance… and It Changed His Life

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510: Actual Experts DEBUNK Addiction Treatment Myths

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509: Wounded to Warrior: Tiffany Owen's Journey from Rock Bottom to Purpose

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508: Childhood Trauma led to Fausto's Mission to Give Therapy Away for Free

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507: How Sponsors can SCREW THINGS UP! The Spirit of the 4th Step

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506: SOBRIETY is NOT guaranteed...DO NOT take it for granted.

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505: Adam Nimoy on Sobriety, Star Trek, and Reconnecting with His Father

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504: Brad Compton: 11 Years Sober, Finding Faith, and Giving Back

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503: How Holistic Medicine is Helping Addicts and Alcoholics: Dr. Sam Zand

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502: IS YOUR CHILD ADDICTED TO DRUGS?

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501: Loopholes, Reservations, and Unrealistic Expectations: Why They Lead to Relapse

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500: When will you GET CLEAN AND SOBER?

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PARENTS! you need to let go...

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When you say YOU'RE SORRY, Nobody believes you...

112

HOW TO GET YOUR FIRST YEAR SOBER!

113

The Power of Forgiveness in Sobriety

114

VICTIMS WILL NOT STAY SOBER! Here is why...

115

Relapse Warning Signs: 3 Red Flags You Can't Ignore

116

Ian Fee's Journey: Seven Years Sober & An Unconventional Path to Recovery

117

Andrew 'Ace' Greenspan: Sobriety, Autism, and the Healing Power of Music

118

Can you stop drinking while living at home? Maybe?

119

What is a FUNCTIONAL ALCOHOLIC?

120

Why do people CHOOSE drugs and alcohol over their families and loved ones...

121

Robert's Wake-Up Call: How Relapse Taught Him the Hardest Lesson About Sobriety

122

Turning Trauma into Purpose Through Faith and Healing

123

5 Essential Tips for Long-Term Sobriety: What It Takes to Stay Sober

124

Feeling Stuck in Sobriety? How to Get Back to Meetings & Reconnect with Your Sponsor

125

Can you FORCE sobriety on someone? with Amber Hollingsworth

126

Federal Prison didnt get him clean: Eric from Synergy Sobriety Solutions

127

Drugs in AA: The Controversy and Why It Shouldn't Matter

128

Tom receives some LIFE CHANGING news: How did he handle it?

129

Critical Questions: Choosing the Right Treatment Center for Addiction Recovery

130

Why Families Are Key to Recovery Success: Insights from Steve and Maya

131

How Physical Health Supports Sobriety: Fitness and Nutrition Tips

132

Sisters in Recovery: Natalie and Valerie's Journey to Sobriety and Giving Back

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From Marine Corps to Recovery: Johnny's Inspiring Sobriety Story

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Derek's Path from Addiction to Owning Sober Living Homes

135

Pat's Story: A Mother's Journey Through Her Son's Addiction

136

The Healing Power of Surfing/Water: Inside Stoked on Life with David

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Alcoholics Anonymous is NOT THE ONLY WAY to get sober...

138

From Miami Nightlife to Sobriety: Ramsey's Transformation Through Recovery

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We know WHY we are alcoholics and drug addicts: NOW WHAT?

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Why People Resist Alcoholics Anonymous and What to Do About It

141

Harrison DESTROYED his Life: Look at him now

142

Kevin's Journey: 14 Years of Sobriety, Service, and Spiritual Growth

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Did you get SOBER in 2024? Why not?

144

Maximize Your Recovery: Make 2025 Your Best Year Yet

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Sobriety has VERY LITTLE to do with drugs and alcohol: Here's why...

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YOU can become an Alcoholic at ANY Age: Tammi's story

147

Russell Brand Discusses the First Three Steps to get SOBER!

148

Did we have Russell Brand on the podcast?

149

460: Chris's Journey: From Jail and institutions to Long lasting sobriety

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459: Kratom: Risks, Realities, and Why It's Not the Answer

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458: Overcoming Depression, Anxiety, and Finding Sobriety: Lee from The Palms

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457: Can You Make Someone See Their Problem? Questions from the Sobriety Network

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456: The Kratom Task Force: From Rock Bottom to 7.5 Years Clean and Sober

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455: Addiction Risk Assessment: Tools, Challenges, and Staying Sober After Surgery

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454: Kayla's First Year of Sobriety: Challenges, Growth, and Sponsorship

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453: The Big Book: Erik's Journey to Sobriety and How It Can Help Anyone

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452: How Holistic healing can assist in your recovery: Trish's Journey of Holistic Wellness

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451: Resentment, Relapse, and Recovery: Tackling Addiction Trends and Risks

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450: John and Bill from Enlightened Recovery

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449: GLP-1 Medications: A Breakthrough for Alcoholism and Sobriety?

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448: Faith, Recovery, and Redemption: Ryan Laab's Inspiring Journey

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447: Do You Really Have to Be 'Ready' to Get Sober?

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446 - Tek's Journey Through Hardships to Sobriety

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445: Staying Sober with Realistic Goals and Strong Mental Health

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444: The AA Advantage: Examining the Effectiveness of Alcoholics Anonymous in Sobriety

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443: Recognizing and Preventing Relapse: Signs, Symptoms, and Strategies for Staying Sober

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442: Dominic Scalzo on Fitness, Health, and Overcoming Challenges

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441: Getting Clean and Sober at 20 years old: Heather's Journey to Sobriety and Service

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440: Sponsorship 101: Guiding the Path to Recovery

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439 - Redefining Faith and Sobriety: Daniel's Path to Lasting Recovery

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438: Alexander's Journey: Suboxone, Abstinence Based Recovery, Getting Clean at a young age

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437 - Faith, Spirituality, and Sobriety: Finding Balance in Recovery

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436 - Overcoming Codependency with Dani La barrie, LCSW

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435 : Living Pain-Free in Recovery with Dr. Jordan Zabriski

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434 - Steve C: Relapse, Health Struggles, and Finding Balance Through Yoga

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433 - Essential Supplements for Recovery from Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

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432 - Marijuana and Recovery: Does it exist?

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431 - What causes us to drink alcoholically: Russ L. story of redemption

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430 - Michael's Transformation – Overcoming Anger and Embracing Sobriety

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429 - 5 Alarming Dangers of Alcohol Alternatives You Need to Know

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428 - It is NEVER TO LATE to get SOBER!

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427 - The REAL Difference Between Recovery and Mental Health with Josh Katz

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426 - Overcoming Hardships in Sobriety: Aaron and Nikki from Boca Detox

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425 - HOW TO build sobriety that LASTS!

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424 - You DO NOT have to do a 12 Step Program: BUT you better do something!

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423 - Aaron Clark IFBB Pro: Opiate Addiction, Drugs used while Bodybuilding, Kratom

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422 - Holding Boundaries and Letting Go: A Message for Families

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421 - Mike Harper's Journey – Why Total Abstinence is the Key to Sobriety

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420 - Destiny's Transformation: From Addiction to Aspiring Nurse

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419 - Understanding Codependency Ben Harrison and Nicole Montgomery

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418 - Testosterone Replacement, Semaglutide, Entrepreneurship and More: Zach Breakey

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417 - Breaking Old Rituals and Creating New Ones in Sobriety

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416 - DO NOT DO TO MUCH FOR YOUR RECOVERY!

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415 - When Supporting Becomes Sacrificing – Finding Balance in Helping a Loved One

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414 - Elizabeth's Journey to Long Lasting Sobriety: Where she went wrong and what she did about it

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413 - Navigating the Path to Sobriety – Three Approaches for Helping Your Loved One

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412 - Ayahuasca, Suboxone, Relationships: None of these kept Jackie Sober

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411 - The Vital Role of Physical Health in Sobriety

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410 - Finding Sobriety Behind Bars: Dustin serving an 18 year prison sentence

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409 - From the Streets to Sobriety: Kaitlyn's Story

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408 - James and Robyn's Journey Through Addiction and Marriage

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407 - Stage 4 colon cancer to Sobriety and Transformation: Jimbo

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406 - Tyler's Journey from drug addict to 9 years clean and sober

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405 - A Marine's Journey to Lasting Sobriety: Felix Story

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404 - Addict Manipulation: Signs and Symptoms of being manipulated!

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403 - How we practice patience and self-care on a day to day basis

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402 - Navigating Cravings: Strategies for Managing Substance Abuse

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401 - Marshall's Story: A Journey to Long-Term Sobriety

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400 - Our experience in California recording with Mindpump Podcast

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399 - Celebrating 2 Years of Sobriety and a Healthier Life: Josh's Journey

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398 - Battling Depression: Signs and Symptoms and how to combat it

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397 - Navigating Early Sobriety: A Guide for Parents and Loved Ones

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396 - RAC: Random Ass Conversations with Tom, Ben and Steve

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395 - The Life of a Functional Alcoholic : The Illusion of Control

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394 - Gender-Specific Treatment Centers: Tailoring Recovery for Better Outcomes

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393 - Staying Sober on the 4th of July: Your Five-Step Guide to a Safe and Fun Celebration

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392 - 4 Essential Skills to stay focused on yourself and NOT their addiction

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391 - Dealing with an Alcoholic Spouse: Expert Insights and Practical Advice

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390 - When Your Spouse Won't Stop Drinking: Strategies for Support and Self-Care

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389 - When Sobriety Changes Relationships: Navigating Breakups During Treatment

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388 - 5 Essential Steps to Help Your Loved One Overcome Addiction and Alcoholism

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387 - Mind-Body Connection: Exploring Fitness, Nutrition, and Mental Wellness with Sal Di Stefano

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386 - Patrick's Journey: From Washington to Florida and Finding Sobriety

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385 - Critical Questions: Choosing the Right Treatment Center for Addiction Recovery

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384 - Drug Addiction at a young age: Harrison's Journey to Sobriety

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383 - Ryan's Road: From Addict to Attorney

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382 - Methadone Mysteries: Shedding Light on the Shadows

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381 - Dive Deep: The Blue Mind Transformation with Dr. Wallace J. Nichols

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380 - Hope After Loss: The Erica Garwood Story

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379 - How this Attorney is help those in need through the legal system: Mark Astor

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378 - From Anorexia to Entrepreneur: The Journey of Jason Phillips and his founding of NCI

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377 - Multiple Treatment Attempts: Tyler finally hot it when he started listening to people

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376 - From Struggles to Strength: Chris Powell's Journey of Transformation

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375 - No More Excuses: Taking the First Step to Recovery

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374 - Brad Jensen: The Sober Bodybuilder's Fight Back from Addiction and Alcoholism

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373 - Starting Off Sober: Taking it Slow and Setting Goals

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372 - Patrick's Journey: Addicted in New York to Finding Sobriety in Florida

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371 - Stages of Change: Navigating the Stages of Addiction and Recovery

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370 - Crushed by 2,000 lb steel plate: Adam's Unstoppable Journey

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369 - From North to South: Nate's Journey to Sobriety in Florida

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368 - Double Birthday Bash: Ben and Tom both TURNING 40!

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367 - Bringing AWARENESS to Male Sexual Trauma

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366 - How setting BOUNDARIES helped this young man get sober!

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365 - Why SLEEP is so important ESPECIALLY in early recovery

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364 - Why Experiential Therapy and Art can HEAL your addiction

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363 - Virtual Therapy for Drug addiction and alcoholism: Does it ACTUALLY WORK?

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362 - How Yoga and Fitness changed my life forever

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361 - Redefining Recovery: Brian's Journey from ADHD and Addiction to Sobriety

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360 - She was DEAD on arrival: Destiny shares her story

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359 - The Correlation of Bariatric surgery and Alcoholism

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358 - Pain Relief & Recovery: Balancing Pain Management and Addiction

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357 - How he made a courageous comeback: First Responders Overcoming Addiction

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356 - The 4 C's of addiction: Craving, Compulsion, Control, Continued Use

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355 - Cardiovascular Health and the impacts addiction has on the Heart: The Doctor's Opinion

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354 - Marijuana Maintenance: New Bill passed in Florida could put an end to it (At least here)

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353 - Healing Together: Exploring Intimacy and Connection in Early Sobriety

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352 - Behind the Headlines: Unpacking Patrick Mahomes Sr.'s 3rd DUI - What It Reveals About Our Approach to Celebrities and Substance Abuse

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351 - Understanding Mental Health and how it effects someone getting sober

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350 - How Erin FINALLY got sober: A story of resilience and not giving up!

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349 - Surf Therapy: Why it is so helpful when treating addiction: How to integrate it properly

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348 - What questions do you ask when looking for help?

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347 - Madison is gaining her life back through her sobriety journey!

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346 - Why men are having a hard time staying sober: How can they find purpose and meaning in their lives

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345 - Over the Counter Drugs: How dangerous are they?

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344 - Alcohol Detox Part 2: Should you go in-patient for detox?

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343 - Lorenzo has 22 years of clean time: This is his story

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342 - Alcohol Detox: Should you go inpatient or outpatient? Do you even need to go to detox?

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341 - A remarkable story of recovery: Keith has 15 years clean off drugs and is not looking back

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340 - Hope for a Bright Future: Witness the Inspiring Journey of a Young Man's Sobriety

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339 - All things Medically Assisted Treatment with Dr. T

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338 - Her son overdosed and almost died: Bridgette shares how she is grateful for what she has went thru and the things that she has learned

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337 - When should you quit smoking? Can you switch addictions? What cheese preference we have...

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336 - ADHD and Addiction with Dr. Tambini

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335 - Matt shares his story of recovery: Advocate for HIV awareness, helping others and finding God

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334 - Dr. Pamela Tambini: New Edition to Real Recovery Talk

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333 - Jared "Flash" Gordon: From shooting heroin to fighting in Madison Square Garden with the UFC

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332 - Joey has just over 30 days clean and sober! Here is his story

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331 - Attitude of Gratitude and why it is important!

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330 - How fitness impacted his sobriety: Why community was so important for him: Jeremy P. shares his story of recovery

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329 - What a proper intervention looks like: Adam Banks: Interventionist

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328 - Staying Sober thru the holidays!

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327 - Training for a 100 Mile Race: Sober 11 years after 6 Treatment attempts: Dom Shares his story of addiction, sobriety and fitness

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326 - Shawn Co-Founder of LITT: Love in the Trenches

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325 - Served as a US Marine: Struggling with Addiction: Transitioning into civilian life: Will Shares His story

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324 - Joe and Charlie AA Tapes: Where does motivation come from?

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323 - Ben Harrison: When to seek professional help while in recovery: How to navigate medication while sober

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322 - Are you physically STRONG but emotionally WEAK?

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321 - Alyssa w/ The Banyan Podcast: She got clean at 22 years old!

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320 - This is what SOBRIETY has given us and MANY OTHERS!

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319 - How to help yourself as a family member: Stephanie shares her story of transformation and growth thru her own recovery journey

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318 - NO QUICK FIX for sobriety: It takes time and effort

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317 - Matt Williams: Alcoholic Turned Entrepreneur: Founder of FROPRO Snack Bar

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316 - Enjoy the Journey not the Destination

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315 - How Diet and Exercise influence our sobriety!

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314 - What to do if your LOVED ONE doesn't want to accept help for their addiction

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313 - Relationships in early sobriety AGAIN! Fantasy Football drama: Surfing in Melbourne Beach, FL

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312 - AA and NA differences: Importance of building community within sobriety

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311 - Listeners E-Mail Questions: Can you talk about spirituality from your prospective?

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310 - THREE QUESTIONS to ask a treatment center before committing to go

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309 - Addiction treatment in Florida was corrupt at one time

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308 - What is the job of a sponsor and what is NOT THE JOB of a sponsor...

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307 - Amy was on Suboxone for 20 years...UNTIL NOW

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306 - PARENTS AND LOVED ONES! This one is for you...

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305 - He is lucky to be alive: Tristan tells his story of getting clean and sober at 19 years old

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304 - Rod shares this story of getting sober and what it took for him to finally surrender

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303 - How the 12 steps can be incorporated in business

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302 - What is an Adult child of an alcoholic? Alex shares her experience with working ACOA steps and how it has given her freedom

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301 - What holds people back from getting sober? What does the triangle symbolize in AA?

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300 - Jordan Meyers: His struggle with mental health; Touring with Warp Tour and his involvement in the music scene

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299 - 39 years of continuous sobriety! Reverend Glenn shares his story

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298 - Self-Sabotaging our sobriety: Why people do it

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297 - Chris relapsed after 8 years: What happened and where he is at now

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296 - Addiction and Adolescents: How to treat and what to look for with Chris Martinez and Resilience Recovery

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295 - Generation Z are not much drinkers!

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294 - Step 12 of Alcoholics Anonymous

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293 - When we hear this statement it drives us NUTS!

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292 - WHAT IS the ACTUAL job of a sponsor?

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291 - BEN IS BACK! How to travel and stay sober at the same time!

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290 - My sobriety SUCKS! How to stay motivated...

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289 - How to approach someone who is newly sober

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288 - Is sober living important? What purpose does it serve?

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287 - Step Eleven: Time to pray and meditate!

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286 - Roseway Recovery: Sober Living for females

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285 - Should I work the 12 steps more than one time?

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284 - Are you new to sobriety? Erik shares how he helps others, especially the newcomers!

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283 - I CAN'T identify with Alcoholics Anonymous!

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282 - Let's continue to take personal inventory! Step 10

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281 - RRC Alumni Jaclyn shares her story of recovery!

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280 - Ryan Burgess: His addiction led him to crossing the ocean

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279 - Step 8 & 9 Let's make some Amends!

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278 - Step Six and Step Seven combined

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277 - Eddie got sober at 21 years old! Here is how he did it....

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276 - Step Five: Admitted to God, to ourselves and to another human being the exact nature our wrongs

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275 - Don't make these mistakes when getting sober!

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274 - Step Four: We made a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves

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273 - Step 3: Made a decision to turn our WILL and our lives over to the care of God as we understood him

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272 - Sex and Money: Could these cause you to relapse?

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271 - How to embrace Spirituality, 12 Steps and Church to amplify your sobriety: Brave's Story

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270 - Step Two of Alcoholics Anonymous: Came to believe that a power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity

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269 - Alcoholics Anonymous: The History and Step One

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268 - My story of alcoholism and addiction: How I recovered

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267 - Ben's FIRST treatment experience: What to know about addiction treatment

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266 - Don't bring up their past mistakes! Check your motives....

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265 - FIRST TIME IN TREATMENT: Jack shares his story

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264 - What is detox? Aaron and Nikki with Boca Recovery Center

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263 - Working the 12 Steps is how Frank noticed REAL CHANGE in his life...

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262 - Surround yourself with good people, you will stay SOBER! Ryan shares his story

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261 - He went to addiction treatment ONCE and has been SOBER SINCE! Mike's story

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185 - Kevin W- Shares about anxiety, cutting treatment short and having a psychic change

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184 - Darell shares why he turned to alcohol to deal with night terrors and PTSD - His treatment experiences and the path moving forward

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183 - JP Burton - Gaining control of his life through sobriety

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182 - Tommy L - How one Corona took him down a deep dark path

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181 - Noah didn't get straight A's in treatment, but he is thriving!

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180 - The Importance of Staying Connected and How Giving Back has Kept Him Sober with Eric Sheets

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179 - Fatih Penda - His journey intro recovery and how his upbringing could have held him back

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178 - Brad Jensen - Founder and CEO of Key Nutrition talks drug addiction and how he became the entrepreneur he is today

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177 - Maya B - Masters Level Dope Addict to Masters Level Clinician

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176 - What Is Proper Structure in Sober Living With Crazy Keith

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173 - Nicole Bifano, LCSW - The Therapeutic Process and AL-ANON

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172 - Steve the Intern at Rock Recovery Center - Shares his experience getting clean and sober and why he chose to work in the field of addiction

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163 - Charlie celebrates 2 years of sobriety!

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162 - Ben celebrates 10 years of sobriety!!

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161 - Why 12-Step Programs Don't Work - And Why They Do

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160 - Pastor Tullian Tchividjian shares the disconnect between Church and recovery principles - What the Church can learn from recovering addicts

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159 - Alex Uslar - Hybrid Performance Method - From Druggie Punk Rocker to Strength Icon

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158 - How to approach my loved one to get help

367

157 - Sean B. breaks down the Full Circle of Recovery

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156 - Jeremy talks about his experience in the military and his addiction - NOW HIS RECOVERY!

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155 - Kat gives HOPE to those still struggling through her own testimony

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154 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?

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153 - Nick's first time in treatment - What happened and what he hopes for in the future

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152 - What we have to look forward to when getting SOBER!

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151 - We have to be able to make decisions for ourselves!

374

150 - Measuring Progress While In Addiction Treatment

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149 - What we have seen with Covid-19 up to this point

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148 - Tony shares his experience with addiction- His first time in treatment and where he wants to go in the future

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147 - 3 statements that we HATE hearing from people in early recovery

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146 - Patricia shares what can happen if you take ALL of the suggestions given to you while in treatment - 7 months of QUALITY SOBRIETY!

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145 - Mitchell talks about the biggest downfalls he has faced getting sober - Where he has failed and how he has recovered

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144 - Importance of sponsorship and why you might want to do the work the first time - with John S.

381

143 - 3 Biggest Challenges in Early Sobriety

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142 - How to know if I am going to a good Treatment Center or not?

383

141 - Sean Shares Some Experience, Strength and HOPE!!!

384

140 - SET SOME FRIGGIN BOUNDARIES! PLEASE!

385

139 - Maggie from Pittsburgh talks sobriety, and what she had to go through to get to where she is today!

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138 - The importance of sober networks and community - Chris and Dakota share their sobriety wins!

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137 - Aftercare and Post Treatment Success for Sobriety

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136 - I need to go back to treatment but I feel too much shame

389

135 - COVID-19 and how it has affected us in recovery

390

134 - Allow others to manage you!

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133 - 5 Stages of Change

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132 - God, Vulnerability and Self-Disclosure

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131 - Day 30 to Day 120 - Intensive Out-Patient Level of Care

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130 - Original Song with Ben!

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129 - The First 30 Days of Treatment

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128 - 5 Min or Less: We are SUPER Grateful and Thankful!

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127 - 5 Min or Less: Who should I be having with when newly sober?

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126 - 5 Min or Less: Brotherly Love and the Importance of Strong relationships in Recovery

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125 - 5 Min or Less: Relationships, A TERRIBLE IDEA!

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124 - 5 things we are doing that could be leading us to a relapse

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123 - 5 Min or Less: Prioritizing Time when newly Sober

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122 - 5 Min or Less: Failing Forward

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121 - 5 Min or Less: Exercise, Eat Right, Prayer and Meditation: Do these things, you will be happy you did

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120 - 5 Min or Less: Active Listening

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119 - Why it is so important to help others!

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118 - 5 Min or Less: Do I need to Qualify myself?

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117 - 5 Min or Less: Does it need to be said, by me, right now?

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116 - 5 Min or Less: You are who you surround yourself with!

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115 - 5 Min or Less: What does the word "Surrender" actually mean?

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114 - 5 Min or Less: You gotta put the work in!

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113 - 5 Min or Less: I can see through your stage character!

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112 - Brad Jensen - Founder and CEO of Key Nutrition talks drug addiction and how he became the entrepreneur he is today

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111 - 5 Min or Less: MTV Halfway House Living!

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110 - 5 Min or Less: You get more with Honey than you do Vinegar!

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109 - 5 Min or Less: To Smoke Weed or not to Smoke Weed? In Recovery.....

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108 - 5 Min or Less: Am I the only one that I am hurting?

417

107 - 5 Min or Less: How DARE you take someone else's inventory!

418

106 - 5 Min or Less: No is an "OK" Answer

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105 - How do people get addicted to drugs in the first place?

420

104 - 5 Min or Less: Wear Recovery like a Loose Garment

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103 - 5 Min or Less: Spirituality in its Simplest Form

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102 - 5 Min or Less: Has It Happened "Yet"

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101 - 5 Min or Less: What if they are not ready to get sober?

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100 - 5 Min or Less: Can I have Fun Sober?

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99 - 5 Min or Less: Staying the Course: Navigating Life and its twists and turns while sober

426

98 - 5 Min or Less: Think It Through Before You Pick Up

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97 - What are the differences between Addiction Treatment and Outside Support Programs?

428

96 - Relapsing after 5 years sober - What Glenn has learned in his Sobriety Journey

429

95 - No More Excuses - Three reasons people won't get SOBER

430

94 - The MAT Trap - Medically Assisted Treatment Pitfalls

431

93 - Why You Should Consider Florida for Recovery

432

92 - Why Thanksgiving means so much to us. We are Thankful for each and everyone of you

433

91 - How to stay sober during the Holidays

434

90 - Fears People Have When Considering Drug and Alcohol Treatment

435

89 - Three Steps You Can Do to End Your Addiction

436

88 - "The bottle cost me everything" -Steven

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87 - Gormy Goes Keto shares about his Food Addiction and how he has regained his life back

438

86 - Brandon Lilly - A Conversation About Internal Healing, Finding Ourselves and Our Purpose and Helping Others

439

85 - Three Steps to Ensure Long Term Recovery

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84 - SMART Recovery - Our Thoughts and Knowledge on It. Most Important, DO SOMETHING!

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83 - Can I CURE My Addiction?

442

82 - Hannah Marks - Founder of WhereHab

443

81 - Joel shares his Experience, Strength and Hope. And how legal consequences helped get him sober

444

80 - Dakota Shares His Story- How and Why He Decided to Get Sober

445

79 - Why Is Addiction Treatment So Darn Expensive?

446

78 - Vinny Bocassi - Sports Scholarships to Junkie to Helping Many Recover from Addiction

447

77 - Noah Kingery Transformational Truth His Battle With Addiction and His Extreme Weight Loss Journey

448

76 - How Self Esteem Directly Affects Our Recovery

449

75 - Suboxone - Our Opinions - The Pros and Cons

450

74 - Top 5 Reasons People Leave Addiction Treatment Early

451

73 - The BEST way to treat addiction! Is Adventure Therapy Effective?

452

72 - Just Get on Base

453

71 - Vaping - What you should know

454

70 - Am I Addicted?

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69 - Choosing the Right Treatment for Me

456

68 - Am I An Alcoholic?

457

67 - How to Talk to Your Kids About Addiction?

458

66 - Addicts and Alcoholics Are All Cut from the Same Cloth- from Professionals to Homeless People, All Have Something to Offer One Another

459

65 - Is therapy for me? An inside look at the therapeutic process

460

64 - Josh Gamaitoni: From Janitor to National Director of Business Development

461

63 - How Spirituality Has Impacted His Recovery with Elliott Hughes

462

62 - Joyce Matera National Marketing Director of Inspire Recovery - LGBTQ Treatment Center

463

61 - Josh McBride - His Legitimate Need for Pain Management Led to His Addiction

464

60 - Ira Levy from Sunrise Detox

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59 - Alex Uslar - Hybrid Performance Method - From Druggie Punk Rocker to Strength Icon

466

58 - Blake Cohen Author of "I Love You More"

467

57 - The Importance or Exercise When Getting Clean and Sober

468

56 - Cotton Fever - What Are the Symptoms and How Do I Know If I Have It?

469

55 - What Is Proper Structure in Sober Living With Crazy Keith

470

54 - A Broken Home May Have Fueled His Addiction from Myles

471

53 - Matthew the Musician

472

52 - Mark Jennison: I Am A Comeback

473

51 - I am going into a Sober Living Home: When do I graduate? When should I move out on my own?

474

50 - What are sacrifices that I would need to make to get sober?

475

49 - Sponsorship in Alcoholics Anonymous: What to Look for and What to Stay Away From

476

48 - Mark Smelly Bell: Founder and CEO of Super Training Gym and The Slingshot: Using fitness and nutrition to help with your addiction

477

47 - What Prevents People from Getting Into Treatment: Struggles During Treatment

478

46 - How to know if you are cut out to work in the addiction recovery field: who should and should not...

479

45 - Am I ready for a relationship as an addict?

480

44 - LGBT Recovery Community

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43 - People Die from Addiction: Unfortunately it Happens All Too Often

482

42 - What a State Run Facility Is Like, Billy Tells His Experience

483

41 - Top 5 Reasons to Come to South Florida for Treatment and What We Really Think of Dope Sick Nation

484

40 - A Child of an Alcoholic

485

39 - Paige advises those married to an active user

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38 - Geographical Change: Assisting People Through Recovery

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37 - Overcoming Grief and Loss While in Recovery

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36 - The Road to Addiction Treatment by Age 20

489

35 - Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?

490

34 - How to Find a Higher Purpose in Your Alcohol Addiction Recovery

491

33 - Rehab Romances - Will a Relationship Mess Up Your Recovery?

492

32 - Overcoming the Shame Associated with Addiction

493

31 - The Journey From Drug Addict to Licensed Therapist

494

30 - Do You Need Your Prescription Meds While You're in Addiction Treatment?

495

29 - Hard Truths of Recovery Most Don't Want to Face

496

28 - Day 4 of Addiction Treatment with Ariana

497

27 - Is It Ok to Use Steroids While in Recovery for Drug Addiction?

498

26 - What is The Ideal Length of Stay in an Addiction Treatment Center?

499

25 - Why 12-Step Programs Don't Work - And Why They Do

500

24 - How to Avoid Bad Addiction Treatment Center

501

23 - Traci Small: A South Florida Addiction Treatment Success Story

502

22 - Nick Conti: From successful career to a near death heroin overdose

503

21 - Roxicodone Addiction Recovery with Alex Graves, a South Florida Success Story

504

20 - Is Methadone an Effective Treatment Option?

505

19 - What is co-dependency and how it affects the drug addict in your life

506

18 - Adam Colling, a "Normie" joins the show - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor

507

17 - Curb your Co-Dependency: 5 Things YOU can look for to determine how Co-Dependent you really are!

508

16 - Category 5 Addiction: How addiction resembles a hurricane

509

15 - STOP OVER ANALYZING! Its Treatment, THATS IT!

510

14 - Vapes, What you should know: A Rant of sorts

511

13 - More about Relationships

512

12 - A Discussion with David, His journey from Addiction to Sobriety

513

11 - Momma Don't let your Babies grow up to be ADDICTS!!

514

10 - 5 Myths of Addiction: Don't Believe everything that you hear!

515

9 - Attitude of Gratitude: Why you need an attitude change to stay sober

516

8 - Treatment Centers and What to look for: Do your Research!

517

7 - KAVA and KRATOM, why would someone want to use this?

518

6 - From my Fathers perspective. What he went through, and how he survived!

519

5 - Getting into a romantic relationships in EARLY RECOVERY and WHY IT IS A BAD IDEA!

520

4 - Addiction Ain't Easy

521

3 - STOP ENABLING! GEEZE!

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1 - Addiction No More