{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/696a349198f7a1123ebc632b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pt 1: How Alcohol Nearly Destroyed a Football Legend | Tony Adams","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64c105ce6e0909001188b2c1/1768567797425-a53cf18a-a25b-48ba-b043-b2b685a34300.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In the final episode of our Dry January mini-series, Dr Alex George is joined by a true footballing legend. Tony Adams had an extraordinary career at both club and international level, winning multiple league titles with Arsenal and becoming the most successful captain in the club’s history.</p><p><br></p><p>In part one, Tony shares how alcoholism turned his life upside down at the height of his career. He opens up about the painful ways alcohol affected his relationships and unpacks the pivotal moment he decided to put down the drink for good…</p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Tony discusses the importance of giving people struggling with addiction the right support and resources - and explains why it took him so long to realise he had a problem with alcohol.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/tonyadamsofficial/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@tonyadamsofficial</a> and find out more about his recovery programmes at <a href=\"https://www.sixmha.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Six Mental Health Addiction</a> and <a href=\"https://www.sportingchanceclinic.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Sporting Chance</a>. Follow along with Tony’s Staying Stopped February campaign <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/the_staying_stopped_programmes/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, there is support available:</p><p><br></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.ukat.co.uk/rehab-treatment/therapies/12-step-therapy/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The 12 Step Programme</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.alcoholics-anonymous.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Alcoholics Anonymous</a></li><li><a href=\"https://ukna.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Narcotics Anonymous</a></li><li><a href=\"https://gamblersanonymous.org.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gamblers Anonymous</a></li><li><a href=\"https://www.turning-point.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Turning Point</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>Order Alex’s latest book <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/Am-Normal-Dr-Alex-George/dp/1783256389/ref=sr_1_1?crid=15C9O4XZV4WGN&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Iy_jrjws2FWivqAVmSfsRxqghtDbD5Nwb5gHI4_HiGepMmyzYJrQQe7HJJ7LItl0I8Tum86Z1n5591tXjXV_6FqmI7h7jJeFK2ClVgOuCYHmViDEJatJd9O6-sfJkhr5N-odC09TD5D2wR9EYqejUyIfj1BHKVGTTHOVXXrXHkYFFk3CkFlLV3IjH6DQgBzSAfg2Bne2PAXbO9TgfqVVR2q54ETGAERlR0osUj09KsU.8F1RRD15Kg4yNiZDgoRulubw1gBOD9QPyvQgGJPIayw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=am+i+normal%3F&amp;qid=1765533992&amp;s=books&amp;sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C76&amp;sr=1-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Am I Normal?</a> - out now!</p><p><br></p><p>Order <a href=\"https://amzn.to/441QAdd\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Happy Habits</a> - out now!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow the podcast on Instagram <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thestompcast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">@thestompcast</a></p><p><br></p><p>Get the new, pocket guide version of <a href=\"https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1804193119?crid=T3ISSI6K6G5Y&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.UH-Iw5U5HwK3e-6VU87yPw.G3BkTH5UxxsmpSybUhiKtPSYhPKUQbDUwhUDRev10oU&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=9781804193112&amp;nsdOptOutParam=true&amp;qid=1732874423&amp;sprefix=9781804193112,aps,74&amp;sr=8-1&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=octopus-author-21&amp;linkId=54ed4e7d1010bd285993d76023aaeb47&amp;language=en_GB&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">The Mind Manual</a> now</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://bemettle.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Download Mettle</a>: the mental fitness app for men</p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Dr Alex George"}