#addictionawareness #addictionrecovery #soberlife In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Sober Fix Podcast, host Drew sits down with Mike Marshall, CEO of the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance, to unpack a raw, honest journey from addiction to advocacy.Mike shares how early exposure to alcohol, unresolved childhood trauma, and the drinking culture in politics shaped his relationship with substances. What began with alcohol escalated to ecstasy and eventually meth, leading to severe consequences that forced a turning point. Mike opens up about checking into treatment, navigating a broken healthcare system, and the long road to lasting sobriety.This conversation goes beyond personal recovery. Mike dives deep into the hidden dangers of alcohol, including its links to cancer, violence, and public health harm, and explains why alcohol is often more dangerous and more normalized than illicit drugs. Together, Drew and Mike explore how America’s relationship with alcohol impacts families, communities, and policy, and what can be done to change it.If you or someone you love is struggling with alcohol addiction, meth addiction, substance abuse, or mental health, this episode offers real hope, real truth, and real solutions.🎧 Topics Covered:Alcohol addiction and early childhood traumaThe culture of drinking in politicsEcstasy as a gateway drug to methMeth addiction and rapid consequencesAccessing treatment and recovery resourcesBuilding a support system for sobrietyAlcohol, cancer risk, and public health mythsChanging America’s relationship with alcohol⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mike Marshall and His Journey02:06 Early Experiences with Alcohol and Trauma04:27 The Transition to Harder Drugs07:02 Coming Out and Its Impact on Addiction09:29 The Politics of Addiction and Work Culture11:34 The Shift to Meth and Its Consequences16:18 The Decision to Seek Treatment19:20 Challenges in Accessing Treatment22:30 Navigating the Healthcare System28:42 The Journey to Sobriety40:27 Advice for Those Starting Sobriety43:12 Changing America’s Relationship with Alcohol💬 Powerful Quotes:🗣️ “I was drunk every night. I liked it.”🗣️ “I checked myself into a 28-day treatment center.”🗣️ “I was high on ecstasy and I was off to the races.”📩 Want to Share Your Story?If you’ve struggled with addiction, alcoholism, meth use, recovery, or sobriety and want to share your experience on the podcast, we want to hear from you.

📧 Email: thesoberfixpodcast@gmail.com🌐 Website: www.thesoberfixpodcast.com🎵 TikTok: @thesoberfix📸 Instagram: @thesoberfixpodcastYour story could save a life.🏛️ About Mike Marshall & The U.S. Alcohol Policy AllianceMike Marshall is the CEO of the U.S. Alcohol Policy Alliance, an organization dedicated to reducing alcohol-related harm through education, advocacy, and policy reform.🌐 Learn more: www.alcoholpolicy.org🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about addiction, recovery, mental health, and sobriety.👍 Like & share to help break the stigma and spread hope.