# ‘I was a functioning alcoholic’: Cliff Bleszinski opens up about addiction, recovery, and his hope to return to games

> **Open Intelligence Dossier** · First detected: 2026-07-20 15:07 UTC · Category: Technology

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*Canonical Source: https://pulse.byoviral.com/trend/2026-07-20/i-was-a-functioning-alcoholic-cliff-bleszinski-opens-up-about-addiction*