The challenge of becoming (and staying) sober on reality TV
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Alcohol has always been a central character on reality TV. Braunwyn Windham-Burke, Carl Radke, Lindsay Hubbard and Mike Sorrentino share their sobriety journies.
Tables have been flipped, torches in the Hamptons have been tossed, and plenty of fists thrown by cast members under the influence. Many reality stars have encountered the law, have been arrested and sat in jail cells after imbibing. It's become so normalized, it's almost expected some cast members will drink and chaos will follow.
So what happens when you're appearing on reality TV and you're sober? Fears of becoming boring, not having a "storyline," or falling off the wagon are just a few worries. But for those who have given up alcohol, their sobriety is more important than anything else. Even a show.
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