Nima entered treatment at 23 years old without the dramatic rock-bottom story people often associate with addiction. He came from a supportive family, understood the risks of substance use, and was considered one of the more responsible people in his friend group. But addiction had still taken hold of his life. In Episode 5 of the CBR Art Lab Podcast, Nima shares how one experience in treatment changed the direction of his life. He explains how attending a Hatebreed concert during early recovery led him to meet Bobby, the person who would become his best friend, mentor, business partner, and fellow leader at Carlsbad Beach Recovery. Nima opens up about recognizing where his addiction could have taken him, even though his story had not yet reached the devastating lows he saw in others. His recovery became less about comparing consequences and mo ...