A man stays sober 25 years, retires, picks up a drink—and four years later, he’s gone. We revisit the Big Book’s Businessman story as a warning: time alone doesn’t keep addiction at bay. This episode explores long-term sobriety, complacency, and the habits that truly protect recovery—daily action, community, and honest connection. Recovery is a verb, not a milestone. Act on it, and you’re safe for today. Share, subscribe, and leave a review—your story could save someone else. Helpful Links: L...
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A man stays sober 25 years, retires, picks up a drink—and four years later, he’s gone. We revisit the Big Book’s Businessman story as a warning: time alone doesn’t keep addiction at bay. This episode explores long-term sobriety, complacency, and the habits that truly protect recovery—daily action, community, and honest connection. Recovery is a verb, not a milestone. Act on it, and you’re safe for today. Share, subscribe, and leave a review—your story could save someone else. Helpful Links: L...
51: Cali-Sober & Psychedelics--Why This Trend Might Be Riskier Than You Think
Addiction Recovery
14 minutes
2 months ago
51: Cali-Sober & Psychedelics--Why This Trend Might Be Riskier Than You Think
The illusion of being “California sober” takes center stage in this candid conversation with Steven T. Ginsburg, founder of Restore Detox Centers. With nearly 21 years of sobriety, Steven challenges the idea of selective abstinence—where marijuana or psychedelics are still used while claiming recovery. “If it alters your mind in any way, it’s a mind-altering substance,” he states, underscoring why this distinction is life-or-death for those in recovery. Through powerful analogies—like Russian...
Addiction Recovery
A man stays sober 25 years, retires, picks up a drink—and four years later, he’s gone. We revisit the Big Book’s Businessman story as a warning: time alone doesn’t keep addiction at bay. This episode explores long-term sobriety, complacency, and the habits that truly protect recovery—daily action, community, and honest connection. Recovery is a verb, not a milestone. Act on it, and you’re safe for today. Share, subscribe, and leave a review—your story could save someone else. Helpful Links: L...
