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Chris Clemens: Creator of NonROCaholic and the Rise of Non-Alcoholic Beverages
#18: Chris Clemens (he/him) is a born-and-raised resident of Rochester, New York, who got sober just one month before his 17th birthday in May 1996. For many years in early recovery Chris followed a practice of total abstinence. But nearly 30 years later, his approach to recovery has evolved. Today, Chris is a passionate advocate for non-alcoholic beers and mocktails. While he acknowledges this path isn't for everyone, he's created nonROCaholic, a blog dedicated to helping his local community discover non-alcoholic options.
In this episode, Bryce The Third and Liz sit down with Chris to discuss his journey — from getting sober at a young age to how sobriety stuck over the years. We also explore his motivation behind creating nonROCaholic, the power of "trying it on" for easing into behavioral changes, and the rise of sober curious people and mocktails in today's culture.
Check out www.nonrocaholic.com for your guide on where to find tasty mocktails, nonalcoholic beer, juices, sodas, and more in The Finger Lakes Region of New York. You can find them on Instagram @nonrocaholic and Facebook at Nonrocaholic.
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If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.
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- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line. Available 24/7.
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
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This resource was shared by Tiffany: If you are a woman in need of support in the New Hampshire or Massachusetts area, Jasmine Grace is an organization that may be able to help. You can learn more at their website: https://www.jasminegrace.org/
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