What's the Link Between Diabetes and Drug Addiction? | Mark M.
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Mark's life looked good on the outside—a privileged upbringing, a supportive family, and a fit physique. But beneath that pretty picture was a war ship on a path of destruction, fueled by a secret triple threat: a raging eating disorder, severe non-compliance with his Type 1 diabetes, and a deep addiction to drugs and alcohol. From discovering a dangerous weight-loss method as a teen to navigating the punk rock scene and a devastating loss, Mark's story is a raw and honest account of how outward success can mask profound internal struggle.
This episode is a powerful journey to the moment everything changed. After a terrifying blackout drive, Mark finally uttered the three words that saved his life: "I need help." Hear about the difficult path of a "dry drunk," the painful relapse, the family intervention that involved a physical struggle ov ...