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From Prison to Purpose: Brian Hughes on Addiction, Redemption, and Working at Caron

In this powerful episode, B. Reeves and Justin McClendon sit down with Brian Hughes, Regional Resource Director at Caron Treatment Centers. Brian shares his jaw-dropping story—rising through the beer industry at Sam Adams, spiraling into addiction, landing in federal prison, and ultimately finding purpose through recovery. Today, Brian helps others find their way out of the darkness. He walks us through Caron’s legacy, his work across the Northeast and Southeast, and how addiction doesn’t discriminate—whether you’re homeless or a CEO. This is a raw, redemptive conversation about second chances, humility, and the power of recovery. Follow Caron & Contact Brian Hughes Website: https://www.caron.org Email: bhughes@caron.org Follow Finding New Waters & New Waters Recovery Instagram:   / newwatersrecovery   Facebook:   / newwatersrecovery   LinkedIn:   / new-waters-recovery   TikTok:   / newwatersrecovery_nc   Podcast Website: https://www.findingnewwaters.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NOV2g8... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... YouTube:    / @newwatersrecovery   YouTube Music:    • Finding New Waters   Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Brian Hughes from Caron Treatment Centers 01:15 – Caron’s legacy and history in addiction treatment 03:00 – Brian’s background: Sam Adams, alcohol industry, and addiction 05:00 – His rock bottom: FBI arrest and federal prison 07:00 – First nudge from a judge: 40 days in prison 08:30 – Starting an AA group while incarcerated 09:30 – Why humility was the key to getting free 11:30 – Re-entering the world and recovery work post-prison 13:00 – Landing his first recovery job—while pleading guilty 14:00 – Why his record is now his greatest asset 16:30 – Sitting with people in crisis and offering hope 18:00 – Getting hired by Caron and learning from leaders 19:30 – Why lived experience matters in this field 21:00 – The importance of dignity and respect in recovery 23:00 – What Brian’s job looks like today: family navigation & advocacy 25:00 – How collaboration beats competition in addiction treatment 26:30 – Overview of Caron’s programs and campuses 28:30 – Signature programs: Grandview, Monarch, and Ocean Drive 30:00 – Caron’s neurocognitive treatment approach 31:00 – Admitting younger clients (as young as 17) 32:00 – Final thoughts on humility, service, and second chances 33:00 – How to connect with Brian and learn more about Caron Hashtags #BrianHughes #CaronTreatmentCenters #AddictionRecovery #FindingNewWatersPodcast #RecoveryStory #SecondChances #FromPrisonToPurpose #NeurocognitiveTherapy #SubstanceUseHelp #ReentrySupport #SoberLeadership #MentalHealthAwareness #AlcoholRecovery #12StepRecovery #RedemptionThroughService