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Living in Recovery

Living in Recovery

By: U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Public Affairs - Visual Communications Division
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 To challenge the stigma and stereotypes often associated with drug and alcohol addiction, the CBP Substance and Alcohol Misuse Prevention program presents the “Living in Recovery” podcast series. The quarterly podcast series highlights the reality that recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is possible by sharing the experiences of CBP employees who manage their sobriety for life.DVIDSHub.net Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Living In Recovery Ep 14 Brandon’s Story.

    Living In Recovery Ep 14 Brandon’s Story.
    Jan 28 2026
    n Episode 14, Brandon shares the moment he decided he needed help, and how attending treatment was like going to a “college of recovery”. Brandon goes on to discuss the lessons he learned while there and how he left with a “degree in living a happy life”. He shares appreciation for those who helped him along the way and how the idea of “discipline equals freedom” shaped his perspective on life and leads his recovery efforts today.
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    44 mins
  • Living In Recovery Ep 13 Ricky’s Story

    Living In Recovery Ep 13 Ricky’s Story
    Sep 10 2025
    Ricky shares his “wakeup call” that his drinking had become an addiction. While in treatment, Ricky learned how to cope with his emotions and deal with life’s stressors without using alcohol. He describes the support he received from other CBP employees in recovery, and how their guidance helped him find ways to overcome his fear of what life would look like after admitting he needed help.
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    36 mins
  • Living In Recovery Ep. 12

    Living In Recovery Ep. 12
    Jul 14 2025
    In this episode, Dan describes his experience as a parent of a child who struggled with addiction. He details how he learned of his son’s substance use and the subsequent steps he and his wife took to support his journey to sobriety. Dan goes on to describe how his experience as a parent of someone struggling with addiction has informed his own path forward.
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    51 mins
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