Inside a Bartender’s Addiction: How Alcohol & Drugs Took Over His Life Until One Shocking Moment | Zak Williams

Zak Williams shares his experience as a bartender, the impact of alcohol and drug addiction, and the turning point that changed his life. He discusses how substance use affected his career, relationships, and mental health, and what led him to seek recovery. Zak also talks about his journey to sobriety and the steps he took to rebuild his life. #BartenderLife #AddictionRecovery #AlcoholAbuse #DrugAddiction #LifeChangingMoment #SobrietyJourney Hosted, Executive Produced & Edited By Ian Bick: https://www.instagram.com/ian_bick/?hl=en https://ianbick.com/ Connect with Zak Williams: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/champerz?igsh=NWFnYTc0NTMydmE2 YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCXSDG9KIR7sGiyvSV03p6ZQ Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/zak-williams/1695017011 Presented by Tyson 2.0 & Wooooo Energy: https://tyson20.com/ https://woooooenergy.com/ Thank you to our sponsors this week: Buy Merch: https://www.ianbick.com/shop Use code lockedin at checkout to get 20% off your order Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction to Zak Williams, Vermont Hip-Hop Artist 00:05:56 A Unique Childhood: Military Discipline and a Free-Spirited Mother 00:13:05 Transition from High School to College Football 00:20:06 The Influence of Sports and Lifestyle Choices 00:26:48 The Impact of Addiction in Family 00:33:42 Intense Confrontation and Escape 00:40:52 Life of a Bartender: Partying and Late Nights 00:48:00 Confronting Family Resentment and Addiction 00:55:23 Hiding Alcohol from Loved Ones 01:03:38 Overcoming Challenges Together as a Family 01:09:34 Debt and Dangerous Encounters 01:17:56 Rock Bottom and Suicidal Thoughts 01:24:32 Understanding Signs of Alcohol Dependency 01:32:31 A New Beginning in Rehab 01:38:45 Adventure at Bigam Falls Goes Wrong 01:45:38 Mountain Rescue and Injury 01:52:28 Sharing Wakeup Call Stories Powered by: Just Media House : https://www.justmediahouse.com/ Creative direction, design, assets, support by FWRD: https://www.fwrd.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Listen to riveting life stories shared by a diverse array of individuals, guided by Ian Bick whose own stint in federal prison offers a unique viewpoint as host. In his captivating show, Ian connects with people from all walks of life, spanning former inmates, recovering addicts, law enforcement officers, legal experts, mental health specialists and those who've weathered traumatic experiences and failure. Through heartfelt dialogues, these resilient souls unveil their journeys, revealing the unyielding human spirit amid adversity. From confronting darkness to surmounting setbacks, their stories kindle hope, strength, and profound transformation, underscoring the limitless potential within each of us to overcome life's trials.