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Alex Mann: Addiction, Gambling, the Mob & 10 Years Clean
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Alex Mann survived severe alcohol addiction, cocaine use, dangerous gambling debts, a seizure, a life-threatening esophageal tear, and involvement with mob-connected bookmakers.
Now more than 10 years into recovery, Alex joins Corey Winfield on the 217 Recovery Podcast to talk about the childhood experiences that normalized alcohol, drugs and gambling, the progression of his addiction, the moments that nearly killed him, and why writing his memoir became part of his recovery.
Alex is the author of I Did It All to Myself and God's Touch Saved Me.
They also discuss faith, purpose, relapse, treatment, alcohol advertising, and why recovery rarely happens the way families expect it to.
Recovery support is available at 217Recovery.com or by calling 231-421-1903.
Free recovery meetings (in person & online): 217recovery.com/meetings
For more recovery resources, visit 217recovery.com
Follow us on social media @217recovery
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Recovery is possible. You’re not alone.
Now more than 10 years into recovery, Alex joins Corey Winfield on the 217 Recovery Podcast to talk about the childhood experiences that normalized alcohol, drugs and gambling, the progression of his addiction, the moments that nearly killed him, and why writing his memoir became part of his recovery.
Alex is the author of I Did It All to Myself and God's Touch Saved Me.
They also discuss faith, purpose, relapse, treatment, alcohol advertising, and why recovery rarely happens the way families expect it to.
Recovery support is available at 217Recovery.com or by calling 231-421-1903.
Free recovery meetings (in person & online): 217recovery.com/meetings
For more recovery resources, visit 217recovery.com
Follow us on social media @217recovery
If this episode helped you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it.
Recovery is possible. You’re not alone.