In this episode, we sit down with Mike Gimbel to hear about his extraordinary journey. Mike shares the lessons and struggles that shaped his path from surviving life in the controversial Synanon program during the 1970s to escaping its grasp. After leaving Synanon, he transformed his life, serving as Baltimore County's drug czar for 24 years and creating addiction treatment programs to help others. With over 40 years of sobriety, Mike reflects on his youth, filled with mischief and danger, and the resilience it took to turn his life around. His story is of redemption, perseverance, and unwavering dedication to helping those in need.