Addiction affects millions, disproportionately men, and its impact extends far beyond the individual. Biology, culture, trauma, and environment all contribute, but none remove responsibility. Recovery is possible, and most men who face SUD do recover. The path forward begins with accountability, self-regulation, and leadership, and it starts at home. When men take ownership of their health, emotions, and actions, they reclaim their ability to lead. And when men lead their homes with strength and clarity, their communities don’t just survive, they thrive.