Canadian sportscaster reveals devastating effects of alcoholism as he marks two years of sobriety

A Canadian sportscaster has revealed the shattering effects of alcohol abuse as he marks two years of sobriety by sharing images of himself before and after his struggle with alcoholism. 

Dan O’Toole, 47, took to Instagram to showcase his ‘powerful’ transformation as he celebrates two years of an alcohol-free life. 

The former TSN sports anchor documented the devastating consequences of alcohol abuse, while crediting his loved one for helping him get sober. 

He paired the side-by-side photos of him before and after getting rid of any trace of alcohol in his life with an inspiring caption. 

‘Two pictures. Two years apart. Two years sober. Two years ago I woke up and said three words: “I need help”. Saying those three words changed my life,’ he said to his over 59,000 followers. 

Dan O’Toole, 47, has revealed the shattering effects of alcohol abuse as he marks two years of sobriety by sharing images of himself before (left) and after his struggle with alcoholism

The former TSN sports anchor documented the devastating consequences of alcohol abuse, while crediting his loved one for helping him get sober

He paired the side-by-side photos of him before and after getting rid of any trace of alcohol in his life with an inspiring caption

He continued: ‘I wake up today full of gratitude, surrounded by people that want nothing from me, just for me to be loved and supported. And the best part, I am present to enjoy all of it.’ 

Last year,  Dan opened up about his journey to sobriety. 

In an interview with the Daily Hive, he revealed that he attended a facility to seek treatment after being ‘ousted’ from his job at TSN. 

The sportscaster admitted that the treatment center was a ‘complete overhaul of my lifestyle.’ 

He said: ‘I’m taking out all of that stuff, even like a glass of wine or smoking a joint here and there. 

‘I’ve got the focus on what I needed it to be on and what I needed to change.’

‘It took me 46 years to be the most present I’ve ever been. 

‘I mentally and physically feel the best I’ve ever probably felt in my life.’

Supportive comments from his followers flooded in, with hundreds of social media users congratulating him on the milestone

Supportive comments from his followers flooded in, with hundreds of social media users congratulating him on the milestone. 

One user said: ‘Congrats Sir. It’s a hard battle. I’ve been sober since Aug 29, 2011, and it was the best decision.’

‘Awesome job. You inspired me and helped give me the courage. Six months sober,’ wrote one person. 

Another user added: ‘Good man Dan!’

‘Congrats Dan!’ commented one person. 

One user wrote: ‘Couldn’t be prouder for you man.’