1 rich Libsyn https://www.libsyn.com 90 600 In this powerful addiction recovery story, Wes shares his battle with severe alcohol use disorder and co-occurring mental health challenges. After years of binge drinking, secretive alcohol use, and devastating consequences—including divorce and a DUI—Wes found sobriety, hope, and a joyful life in recovery. For more recovery stories, treatment options, and resources, visit: https://recovery.com Key talking points:&amp;nbsp; 1. Wes struggled with severe alcohol use disorder for over a decade, often drinking in secret. 2. His addiction escalated after the death of his father and major life stressors like having twins and buying a business. 3 .He hid his drinking from his wife and children, often consuming multiple bottles of wine in his car before coming home. 4. Wes experienced multiple relapses, including a two-year period of white-knuckled sobriety without support. 5. His addiction led to significant personal consequences, including a DUI and the breakdown of his 20-year marriage. 6. A pivotal turning point was the threat of losing custody of his children during a divorce. 7. He agreed to use Soberlink—a facial recognition breathalyzer—to prove his sobriety daily. 8. Wes engaged in multiple recovery paths, including AA, SMART Recovery, and Buddhist-based support groups. 9. Over time, he rebuilt trust with his children and embraced a holistic, joyful life in long-term recovery. 10. Wes now lives a life of accountability, gratitude, and hope—and encourages others to believe that recovery is possible. 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:31 Wes' Personal Journey Begins 01:45 The Struggles of Addiction 03:25 Recognizing the Problem 04:37 The Turning Point 07:04 The Path to Recovery 08:11 Maintaining Sobriety 09:56 The Role of Accountability 12:05 Finding Joy in Recovery 14:29 Reflections and Insights 19:48 Conclusion and Final Thoughts #addictionrecovery&amp;nbsp; #addictiontreatment Giving Voice to Addiction http://sites.libsyn.com/615940 <iframe title="Libsyn Player" style="border: none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/41009255/height/90/theme/custom/thumbnail/yes/direction/forward/render-playlist/no/custom-color/88AA3C/" height="90" width="600" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen></iframe> https://assets.libsyn.com/secure/content/201164005