I'm a doctor and was spending around $3,000 a month on alcohol. I've been sober for 8 years and am helping others do the same.

Dr. Chris Schenewerk at his medical practice.

Courtesy of Dr. Chris Schenewerk

• Dr. Chris Schenewerk tried to hide his alcoholism from family, friends, colleagues, and patients.
• He was drinking up to four bottles of wine a night, plus a fifth and a half of vodka.
• The primary care doctor finally got sober in 2018 and established a nonprofit to help other addicts.

This interview is based on a conversation with Dr. Chris Schenewerk, 57, a primary healthcare physician from St Louis, Illinois.