Michael Hooper, State Outreach Director, Ohio Smart Recovery, USAMichael Hooper, State Outreach Director, Ohio Smart Recovery, USA
Your Voices of Hope with Michelle Beyer
Michael Hooper shares how Smart Recovery helped him manage addiction after traditional methods failed.
34:48•21 Jan 2021
Michael Hooper's Path to Sobriety with Smart Recovery
“I knew from Day One, literally my first meeting, that this was the style of recovery I had been looking for. I had been looking for something to give me the opportunity to manage my problems.”
Michael Hooper's battle with addiction is one that resonates deeply with many. In this episode of 'Your Voices of Hope with Michelle Beyer', Michael opens up about his struggles with alcoholism and how it impacted both his career in the hospitality industry and his time in the military. Traditional recovery methods like AA and rehab didn’t quite click for him, but then he found Smart Recovery—a program that digs into the root causes of addiction rather than just advising abstinence.
Michael shares how this approach helped him find balance and better manage his challenges. The conversation also touches on how the pandemic has affected addiction and recovery efforts, and the stigma that still lingers in the medical community around addiction. If you or someone you care about is grappling with addiction, Michael's story offers a beacon of hope and practical insights. Tune in to hear his inspiring journey and learn more about the Smart Recovery approach.
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