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Matt Dorsey stopped drinking alcohol on his own in 1992. But after a few years, he began using substances again and questioned whether or not recovery was possible for him. Matt shares his experience with relapse, navigating addiction in the LGBTQ+ community, and how he’s using his experience to help others struggling with addiction in San Francisco.

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Matt Dorsey: Addiction, Relapse & San Francisco's Recovery Community | Heart of the Matter Podcast