How does binge drinking become so normalized that you stop realizing there’s a problem?
Retired U.S. Navy Chief Rob Diedrich opens up about military drinking culture and how his own alcohol use became part of everyday life.
Rob describes himself as a former functional alcoholic. He was still showing up, doing his job, and serving in the Navy—but behind the scenes, drinking had become routine and was affecting his marriage and his life. He also explains how easy it was to underestimate how much he was actually drinking when one “drink” could contain multiple shots.
This clip from The MisFitNation looks at military binge drinking, alcohol culture, addiction, sobriety, and the moment when “everyone does it” stops being a good enough explanation.
Watch the full interview with Rob Diedrich for more on Navy rehab, recovery, anxiety, leadership, military families, and 15 years of sobriety at the time of the interview.
🔗 Watch the full video: https://youtu.be/Ca1pj3JEDXk
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