If you haven’t experienced alcohol addiction yourself, chances are someone close to you has. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, roughly 29 million people in the United States are living with alcohol use disorder. It affects people from every walk of life, including many who never expected to struggle with substance use.
Today’s guest on Grieving Out Loud, Katie Lain, says her path into addiction wasn’t sudden. It happened gradually, after spending more time around people who drank frequently, until she found herself caught in it.
Katie eventually found her way out with the help of treatment and a medication that isn’t often part of the conversation. In this episode, she shares her story, how she reached out for help and what ultimately made the difference.
Learn more about Katie’s story and the Sinclair Method at Thrive Alcohol Recovery.
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MEET THE GUEST
Katie Lain
Katie Lain spent nearly a decade in a cycle of daily drinking, failed attempts to quit, and growing hopelessness before discovering naltrexone and the Sinclair Method in 2017. After five doctors refused to prescribe the medication, she finally found one who would, and within a year she had stopped drinking almost entirely. Katie went on to found Thrive Alcohol Recovery, an online program and peer support community dedicated to guiding others through naltrexone treatment so no one has to navigate the process alone.
