Episode 7 - Staying Stopped Is the Key
Episode 7 - Staying Stopped Is the Key

Recovery Is Possible

Treatment helps alcoholics to safely stop drinking. Once stopped, alcoholics need to be engaged in a program and lifestyle that keeps them from starting up again.

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Staying Sober: Lifelong Strategies from Michael Van Meter

“A-step program is what we call the Daily maintenance, spiritual maintenance, working on your spiritual condition. You'll hear that term: a lot in recovery.”

Imagine stopping drinking as the first hurdle in a marathon. In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter dives into what it really takes to stay sober after that initial step. Drawing from his rich background as a former FBI agent and now a Behavioral Health Therapist, Michael sheds light on why stopping is just the beginning. He talks about the critical role of professional treatment and the dangers of trying to detox on your own.

But he doesn't stop there. Michael emphasizes the importance of lifestyle changes and being part of a supportive program to keep you on track. He shares insights into how-step programs can help manage emotional issues and maintain your spiritual well-being, making them essential tools in the recovery journey. If you're struggling with alcoholism or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical advice and heartfelt encouragement to help navigate the challenging path to long-term sobriety.

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