From Criminal Impersonation to Addiction Recovery Champion | John’s Remarkable Turnaround

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 160 | John shares his personal story of growing up in an upper-middle-class family with a high-functioning alcoholic father. Despite a good upbringing, John's young adulthood spiraled into addiction, particularly with alcohol and later cocaine. He recounts his first experiences with these substances and the pivotal moments that led to his criminal activities. John was eventually sentenced to 12 years in prison, an event that he views as life-saving. During his incarceration, John experienced a spiritual awakening and committed to changing his life. He became heavily involved in addiction services and recovery programming. Upon his release, he found support at CCAR, where he now gives back as a recovery coach and volunteer. John emphasizes the importance of suggestions over advice and advocates for multiple pathways to recovery.   00:00 Introduction and Host Backgrounds 00:35 Early Life and Family Dynamics 03:04 First Encounters with Substance Use 04:37 Descent into Addiction 07:00 Criminal Activities and Consequences 07:36 Turning Point and Recovery Journey 11:36 Life After Recovery 19:46 Advice and Reflections ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙RecoveryMatters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery