Recovery elevator episode 28 and that's really when I realized look at the harm I am

you know causing other people and you know it was a moment where I didn't want to live

anymore like that but too afraid to die I had too much to live for and I finally just said I need help.

Welcome the Recovery Elevator Podcast. My name is Paul. Thank you so much for joining us. According to my Recovery Elevator Subbriety app on my phone, I have been sober for 11 months, two weeks and six days.

On today's podcast, we've got Holly.

She's 27 years old and has been sober since October 15, 2013.

On today's podcast, we are going to discuss five ways that you can avoid relapse and recovery.

I read this article on sober nation.

Speaking of, let's hear from our sponsor Sober Nation.

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They provide treatment resources to those struggling with addiction as well to family members who are caught in the

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Once again, that's Sober Nation.com.

I've got some news for you.

Believe it or not, if you're like myself,

you've experienced it, relapse is common in recovery.

According to Alcohol MD.com,

approximately 90% of alcoholics experience at least one relapse in the four years following

treatment.

90% I actually don't need to read that figure with so much emotion.

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