Patrick Biegler

Sober Recovery Expert Author

Patrick has been a Catholic priest for over 10 years and holds an undergraduate degree in Philosophy and graduate degrees in Divinity, Moral Theology and Psychology. He is in recovery from addiction to alcohol and narcotic pain medications. He has worked extensively with many people struggling with every aspect of addiction. He enjoys reading, going hiking with his dog Lady and giving "puppy belly rubs." 

Woman passive aggressively asking for money to buy alcohol

For someone who's still in throes of addiction, there are communication styles we’re accustomed to using as our primary means o... Continue Reading

active addict consumed by anger

Anger and Addiction: A Deadly Combination

By Patrick Biegler

As addicts, we tend to want to numb emotions like anger by using drugs or alcohol. Continue Reading

empty prescription medicine bottles

While prescription medications are often useful and necessary to treat moderate to severe pain, they are far from harmless. Continue Reading

recovering addict at peace after overcoming suicidal ideation

How AA Principles Saved Me From Suicide

By Patrick Biegler

According to a 2013 CDC report, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, with over 40,000 people dying ... Continue Reading

recovering addict practicing mindfulness

While substances seem like good short-term "solutions" when your emotional, they have devastating long-term effects. Continue Reading

One writer shares the drastic evolution of his spiritual life—from nonexistent and reliant on alcohol to a Catholic priesthood. Continue Reading

priest opens up about his alcoholic past

One writer shares the drastic evolution of his spiritual life—from nonexistent and reliant on alcohol to a Catholic priesthood. Continue Reading

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We can all recover if we have the will and courage to follow the path to recovery. Continue Reading