Emotional Sobriety, Addiction Recovery & Healthy Coping Skills | Episode 167 with Dan Fulop

In this episode of the Drug Prevention Power Hour, Jake White sits down with Dan Fulop-Furlano, author of Sincerely Delusional, to explore addiction recovery, emotional sobriety, and the importance of developing healthy ways to cope with life’s challenges. Dan shares his personal journey from functional alcoholism and drug abuse to recovery, explaining how emotional sobriety helped him understand the underlying struggles behind his addiction. He discusses the importance of recognizing unhealthy patterns, processing difficult emotions, building genuine connections, and learning to respond to life’s challenges rather than relying on substances as an escape. Together, Jake and Dan explore why social-emotional skills, open conversations about mental health, and healthy coping strategies are essential for young people. They also discuss how parents and educators can model emotional awareness, encourage honest communication, and help students build the skills they need to navigate life without turning to drugs or alcohol. Learn why recovery is a process, not an event, and discover how emotional awareness, meaningful relationships, and healthy coping skills can strengthen substance use prevention and support lasting personal growth. Takeaways Understand emotional sobriety and addiction recovery. Recognize unhealthy coping mechanisms. Encourage open conversations about emotions. Teach healthy coping and social skills. Model positive behaviors for young people. Remember that recovery is a process, not an event. Connect with Dan Fulop-Furlano and Sincerely Delusional: Website: https://sincerelydelusional.com For feedback, questions and new episode ideas... jake@vive18.com instagram.com/vive18_