I Drank a Bottle For 700 Straight Days and Lost Everything | How I Finally Got Sober
About this episode
Brian Hughes shares his journey of addiction and recovery, detailing his struggles with alcohol and the impact on his life and family.
Sponsored by Caron Treatment Centers My recovery journey began at Caron Treatment Centers, and the care I received there changed the course of my life. That's why I'm proud to partner with Caron. If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, Caron has been helping individuals and families find hope and lasting recovery for nearly 70 years. They are in-network with all major insurance providers, and same-day admission is available. ➡️ Learn more: https://www.caron.org/lp/rise-above 📞 Call Caron today: 855-352-0103 Recovery starts with taking the first step. Brian Hughes grew up in a quintessential New England town on the water, the son of loving parents — and the great-grandson, grandson, and son of alcoholics. His mother would go on to get sober and become a doctor specializing in addiction, quietly paving a way Brian couldn't yet see. He blacked out the first time he ever drank, at 13, was found passed out in a shower with his head split open, and was back on the basketball court the next morning with no real consequences. That, he says, was the story of his life for decades: no consequences, until there were. Brian built a successful career in the beer and alcohol…
People in this episode
Host: Kevin Lanning
Guest: Brian Hughes
Topics covered
- addiction
- recovery
- personal journey
- family history
- alcoholism
Keywords
- addiction
- recovery
- alcohol
- Caron Treatment Centers
- personal story
- homelessness
- family
Sponsors
Caron Treatment Centers
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