About this episode

Alex Clapp shares his journey from alcohol dependency to sobriety, discussing the challenges and turning points along the way.

When does drinking cross the line from having fun to something you can no longer control? Alex Clapp shares his journey from teenage drinking and blackouts to alcohol dependency, three trips to rehab, drinking three bottles of wine a night and eventually starting his mornings with vodka. After years of using alcohol to numb fear and difficult emotions, a conversation with his 17-year-old son became a turning point. Alex and Sober Dave talk honestly about alcohol addiction, rehab, getting sober, cravings, vulnerability and what it takes to build a life in recovery. Alex on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/clariteegroup Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@soberdaveonefortheroad Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sober Dave

Guest: Alex Clapp

Topics covered

• alcohol addiction
• recovery
• rehab
• father-son relationship
• mental health

Keywords

• sobriety
• alcohol dependency
• rehab
• cravings
• vulnerability
• mental health
• recovery story

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Organizations: Instagram, YouTube

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