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January 3, 2020 54 mins
Watch video or download podcast belowPodcast supported by (https://bp242.isrefer.com/go/mh5dc/yoganow/mh5dc) L. Robert Veeder What is the truth behind the staggering level of alcoholism & addiction in the United States & the world? In this compelling conversation you will learn from Robert what it means to be an alcoholic & addict and how to recover. With Robert's personal and at times heartbreaking story, you will hear the cost of human life from drunk driving. How do you go from a tragic accident, where six lives are lost, go to prison - then get sober and become a well trusted member of the community and a recovery therapists and coach. With over 15 years of sobriety, Robert holds a health science degree with a concentration in substance abuse counseling. Today he is on a mission to help as many people as possible to get and stay sober. Show Notes 2:18 What alcoholism & addiction is 2:37 200 Million+ active alcoholics in the world 3:08 3/4 of the cost of alcohol misuse is related to binge drinking 10:35 Smoking triggers the same chemical in the brain as alcohol 12:08 Alcohol related problems are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. 14:19 Treatment options – what is effective today 16:40 Portugal de-criminalizing drugs – instead offers help and treatment 19:40 How many alcoholics actually recover 20:56 Robert’s personal story of early alcoholism 28:46 A tragic car accident with multiple fatalities 34:20 Prison, recovery & becoming a recovery therapists 44:30 Facing your guilt and shame 45:42 What to do if you need help 49:11 There’s nothing wrong with not drinking   [gallery link="none" size="large" ids="3349,3355,3345,3350,3352,3347,3348,3351,3346"] Robert Veeder LinksWebsite: The Prison Sketches (https://theprisonsketches.blog/author/engagedsobriety/) The Today Show:  Robert's Appearance  (https://www.today.com/video/man-convicted-in-deadly-drunk-driving-wreck-vows-to-honor-victims-1428243011735) Huffington Post: Robert's Feature Article (https://www.huffpost.com/entry/drunk-driving-prison-recovery_n_5c094681e4b0844cda50dee5) National 24 Hour Hotline: 800-662-HELP (4357) Alcoholics Anonymous: https://www.aa.org/ (https://www.aa.org/) Email Contact: abetterhigh@gmail.com  
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