Corey Warren EXPOSES the Truth About Addiction Nobody Talks About

In episode 54 of F The Stigma Podcast, host Laisha Martinez sits down with  @icoreywarren  a sober coach and mental health advocate who shares his raw journey from heroin use in high school to alcohol addiction—and ultimately, recovery. Now dedicated to helping others, Corey breaks down the myths surrounding alcohol, addiction, and sobriety, while offering real insight into how addiction impacts the brain and decision-making.This conversation dives into recovery, relapse prevention, and the truth about substance use—aimed at breaking stigma and helping others find a path forward.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more conversations that challenge stigma and bring awareness to mental health and addiction.Chapters |00:00 Welcome & Small Town vs. City Life02:13 Moving, Flying & Control Issues04:36 Rise Recovery Community & Business Journey06:30 Social Media, Advocacy, & Its Challenges09:07 Sobriety Journey Begins13:13 From Heroin to Armed Robbery17:20 Stigma, Addiction, and Upbringing19:32 Transition to Alcohol & College Years22:27 Alcohol, Consequences & Social Perceptions25:46 Alcoholism: Heavy Drinking vs. Addiction29:33 Getting Sober Young vs. After Decades32:01 Coaching in Recovery: Structure & Prep35:02 The Role of Community & Program Choice38:39 AA, Spirituality, & Changes in Recovery Culture41:13 Triggers, Life Skills & Emotional Regulation44:04 Addiction: Nature vs. Nurture46:28 Opening Rise Recovery & Family Influence49:38 Relapse, Rock Bottom, and Turning Point53:29 Spirituality, God & Recovery58:33 Faith, Family, and Long-Term Change01:03:29 Advice for People Struggling with Addiction01:06:17 Social Media’s Impact on Mental Health01:10:51 Understanding Addiction & Social Media Analogy01:13:23 Clean Culture Brand & Broader Recovery Message01:16:43 Closing Thoughts & FarewellsCorey's Links | Website | https://www.coreywarren.com/Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/icoreywarrenFollow us! Instagram | https://instagram.com/fthestigmapodTikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@fthestigmaFacebook | https://www.facebook.com/FTStigmaPod links |Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/show/46dw6sl5t344p6PlBcykb3?si=35349a057d564bacApple Podcast | https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/f-ck-the-stigma/id1691599224Tags in this video ↓fthestigma, podcast, addiction, recovery, trauma, anxiety, depression, ptsd, mentalhealth, mentalillness, nonprofit, vulnerability, youth, healthandwellness, god, sobriety, relapse, treatment, loss, grief, addicts, recovery, addict, relationships, psychological, experience, spiritual, spirituality, alcoholic, addiction recovery, insanity, psychosis, story, neglect, jail, prescription, alcoholic, alcoholism, treatment, diagnosis, prison, criminal, psychology, doctor, dealer, baltimore diagnosis, felony, felonies, forgiveness, spiritual, DUI#fthestigma #podcast #addiction #overdoseawareness #nonprofit #mentalhealth #mentalillness #recovery #criminal #addictionrecovery #addict