Lazula, in a sense, recovery will make you a better social worker.
Your stress level will reduce. You will be a living example to your clients.
Those with courage and compassion have walked the hardest journey.
You will be able to call them on their b.s.. you can't b.s. a drunk! You learn so much in these rooms as to how an addict thinks. You will feel more relaxed and rested without alcohol.
If you DID run into a client at a meeting,
You will gain credibility with those clients who are considering recovery