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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 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
  • Living in Recovery Ep. 11

    Living in Recovery Ep. 11
    May 14 2025
    Kimbra's Interview. In this episode, Kimbra shares how the impact of growing up in a household with others dealing with substance misuse and the challenges she faced from a young age led her to her own experiences with addiction. Kimbra details how she sought help during the darkest period of her life through Narcotics Anonymous and a therapist. Today, Kimbra is a subject matter expert on addiction and provides support to others seeking treatment.
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    40 mins
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