Alcohol Nearly Killed Me at 27 | 13 Rehabs, Psych Wards & Near Death Experience

Andrew’s story is a raw, unfiltered look at what severe alcoholism actually looks like behind the scenes.

From growing up with crippling anxiety and a heart condition, to discovering alcohol at 18 and immediately losing control, Andrew spiraled into years of relapse, hospitalizations, psych wards, self-harm, legal consequences, and 13 rehab attempts — all before the age of 27.

He drank every morning, worked remote jobs while intoxicated, ran from police during a wellness check involving helicopters and K-9 units, and endured life-threatening alcohol withdrawals that landed him in ambulances and ERs multiple times in a single night.

In this episode, Andrew breaks down:

• Why willpower and discipline never worked for him

• How anxiety, fear, and control fueled his addiction

• What alcohol withdrawal really feels like

• Why alcohol and benzos are among the most dangerous withdrawals

• How understanding addiction as a disease changed everything

• The exact moment he surrendered and finally stayed sober

Today, Andrew is over 2.5 years sober, living with purpose, helping others, and proving that even when everything looks lost, recovery is still possible.

This episode is for:

• Anyone struggling with alcohol or addiction

• Loved ones trying to understand the disease

• People who keep relapsing and feel hopeless

• Anyone who believes they’ve “tried everything”

If this story helps even one person, it’s worth telling.

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