Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Mark Houston The Way Out Group Staten Island, NY 12/8/2002
Mark Houston The Way Out Group Staten Island, NY 12/8/2002
Mark Houston The Way Out Group Staten Island, NY 12/8/2002
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Mark Houston shares his raw journey of recovery, offering hope and insights into the power of sobriety.
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Episode Overview
- Alcohol can become the most important thing in one's life, overtaking family and career.
- Sobriety often brings unexpected moments of rediscovery and amazement.
- The 12-step programme provides a powerful framework for recovery.
- Community support is crucial in overcoming addiction.
- Resilience and spiritual grounding play key roles in maintaining sobriety.
"Alcohol was first and foremost in my life, absolutely the single most important thing."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this gripping episode, Mark Houston takes the stage to share his raw and honest journey of recovery. With a mix of humour and heartfelt reflection, Mark recounts his battle with alcohol that spanned over two decades, starting from his teenage years. He paints a vivid picture of the chaos that alcohol brought into his life and how it became the most important thing, even above family and career.
Mark’s story is not just about struggle; it’s also about hope and transformation. After hitting rock bottom, he found sobriety in 1982, and since then, has been on a mission to help others by sharing his experiences. His tales from the early days of sobriety, filled with confusion and rediscovery, are both entertaining and enlightening.
Listeners will find themselves chuckling at Mark's anecdotes about his early sober days, like being amazed by everyday things as if seeing them for the first time. Yet, beneath the humour lies a profound message about the power of the 12-step programme and the importance of finding spiritual grounding. Mark’s candidness about his family’s struggles with alcoholism and his own challenges with depression offers a compassionate look into the complexities of addiction.
His journey underscores the significance of community and support in recovery. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about addiction, Mark’s story is a testament to resilience and the human spirit's capacity for change. Ready to be inspired by Mark's journey? Grab your headphones and get comfortable!