Dan Falcone Got Sober at 26 - He's Now 32 - Getting Sober Younger is Possible

Dan Falcone and I have been friends and fellow sober people for a good while now. We walked through the 12 steps together and I've learned a lot from him over these years. I remember having hour long meetings after an AA meeting together, out in the parking lot. Dan has been sober 6 years and got sober at age 26.  It is absolutely possible to address Substance Use Disorder at any age. I've yet to meet someone who wishes they hadn't sooner. Dan and I caught up for a conversation on sobriety and recovery.

If you or a loved one is struggling with Substance Use Disorder, consider visiting Shatterproof.org for more information on what your options might be.

• Washington Recovery Alliance - building the capacity of the recovery community to advance substance use recovery and mental health wellness by catalyzing public understanding and shaping public policy in Washington State.
• Recovery-Ready Workplace Toolkit - providing information, tools, and resources to help employers from all sectors—government, for-profit, non-profit, and not-for-profit—effectively prevent and respond to substance misuse in the workforce. From the Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Domestic Policy Council, and 12 federal departments and independent agencies.
• Latest (2022) Data on SUD in the US - from SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). Link to my favorite PDF for statistics.
• Addiction 101 - it’s not a moral failing—it’s a treatable illness. Get the facts about this misunderstood medical condition from my friends at Shatterproof.
• Brett's website: brettlovins.com