About Me

My name is Nick Hanson. I am an alcoholic who is in active recovery. My journey into the depths of alcoholism is not unique. My drinking career spans nearly 25 years. My disease is progressive. I’ve abused alcohol since the first time I drank it. It didn’t overwhelm my life, however, until many years later.​​

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I hope my story of recovery will inspire others to reach out for help long before I did. The struggle is real. If you’re in it, know that there is hope, but that attaining sobriety is not easy. You must want it. Badly. Most importantly, you don’t have to be homeless or on death’s door before you decide to put the cork in your bottle.

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In my professional career, I've been working in healthcare communications for nearly 20 years at healthcare institutions across Minnesota. I was recognized as a 2023 Society for Healthcare Strategy and Market Development rising star.

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I'm married with three kids. I live in a suburb of Minneapolis and enjoy the outdoors, pop culture, reading, cooking and playing with my children.

 

Media​​​

WCCO-Radio: His Descent Into Alcoholism: and his road out. Nick Hanson's Book: "A Fragile Utopia

Star Tribune: Campaign to discourage antidepressant use could cause new problems

Rochester Post Bulletin: Addiction recovery providers among those concerned about Medicaid changes

St. Cloud State University: Alumnus looks to help others through sharing sobriety story

KMSP-TV: Sobriety during the holidays: Minnesota author shares tips in new book

KARE11-TV: Local man's journey through alcohol addiction

Scope Weekly: How to Survive Early Sobriety During the Holidays – A conversation with Author, Nick Hanson

Listen to a Recovery Elevator podcast about my journey.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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