16 — The Truth About Alcohol and Addiction Recovery with Former School Principal / Author Daniel Patterson
07/03/23 • 55 min
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People struggling with addiction are often hiding in plain sight. They're your neighbors, co-workers, friends, and maybe even family members.
Daniel Patterson used to be one of those people. He was a high school teacher and assistant principal who had a serious, secret drinking problem. He sometimes tried to make changes — and even saw a therapist — but he minimized the impact alcohol had on his life until he finally couldn't ignore it anymore.
Some of the things he shares are the tricks his addiction played on him to convince him to keep drinking, the things he tried to reduce his drinking that didn't work, and the short-term experiment that eventually led to recovery.
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Check out Daniel's website — PattersonPerspective.com
Listen to his podcast — Sobriety Uncensored
Listen to the other podcasts he suggests — Sober Motivation, Recovery Elevator, Sober Vibes
Other resources to check out — SAMHSA and NAMI
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People struggling with addiction are often hiding in plain sight. They're your neighbors, co-workers, friends, and maybe even family members.
Daniel Patterson used to be one of those people. He was a high school teacher and assistant principal who had a serious, secret drinking problem. He sometimes tried to make changes — and even saw a therapist — but he minimized the impact alcohol had on his life until he finally couldn't ignore it anymore.
Some of the things he shares are the tricks his addiction played on him to convince him to keep drinking, the things he tried to reduce his drinking that didn't work, and the short-term experiment that eventually led to recovery.
Sign up for Mentally Stronger Premium - Ask Amy questions, get exclusive bonus episodes, and access to the Mentally Stronger private community.
Check out Daniel's website — PattersonPerspective.com
Listen to his podcast — Sobriety Uncensored
Listen to the other podcasts he suggests — Sober Motivation, Recovery Elevator, Sober Vibes
Other resources to check out — SAMHSA and NAMI
Follow Amy on Instagram - @AmyMorinAuthor
Check out Amy's website - AmyMorinLCSW.com
Pick up a copy of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do
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