What Is SobrietyWhat Is Sobriety
The Agents of Recovery Podcast
In this week's episode, the Agents of Recovery talk about what sobriety is and if the word or definition should be changed as the many avenues of recovery are being developed. As it stands, Sobriety (noun) – 1. The state or quality of being...
44:24•3 Aug 2022
Redefining Sobriety: A Candid Chat with The Agents of Recovery
“There's one thing in common that I think is necessary in all of our sobrieties, and that's we stop using period, we stop drinking, we stop using, we stop smoking, we stop doing everything.And recovery is doing the work on yourself to maintain sober and change your life.”
What does sobriety really mean? Is it just about not drinking, or is there more to it? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Agents of Recovery', Max Hall, Coach Blu Robinson, and Brock Bevell dig into the evolving definition of sobriety. These three men, who have each battled addiction and come out the other side, share their personal stories and professional insights on what it truly means to be sober today.
They discuss the traditional definition of sobriety and how harm reduction strategies are changing the recovery landscape. The conversation gets personal as they talk about the core issues behind addiction and why addressing these is crucial for lasting recovery. They also explore the role of government and treatment programs in supporting sobriety, highlighting the need for more investment in recovery resources.
One of the standout moments comes from Max Hall, who emphasizes that 'recovery is doing the work on yourself to maintain sober and change your life'. This episode is a raw, real, and deeply engaging discussion that anyone on the path to recovery—or supporting someone who is—will find invaluable.
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