Tri in your recovery from alcohol or drug abuse?

well I would not say that Triathlon in general has helped me recover from any kind of abuse. Although I will say that I had a very unhealthy lifestyle that certainly included unhealthy amounts beer, cigarettes and weed. 

My first step was to correct my diet, then I started running, then cycling and swimming. It was then that I got into triathlon training. I think the bigger question here is 'Why' do you participate in sports?

I would say that being involved with a healthy lifestyle that includes both diet and sports is what helped me 'transition' into a healthy lifestyle.