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#018 The 70% Success Rate: A New Blueprint for Teen Sobriety | Leah Wright

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In this powerful episode of Living On Incline, Leah Wright, founder of Wake Monarch Academy, shares her harrowing journey through her son’s addiction to heroin. From the devastating moment of seeing her child in handcuffs to the infuriating battle with insurance companies that claimed his addiction was not bad enough, Leah’s story is a testament to a mother’s relentless love and the power of surrender.Leah explains the staggering statistics of teen relapse and why traditional high schools often set students up for failure. Now, as the founder of the first recovery high school in the Triangle, she is providing a lifeline for families trapped in the cycle of substance abuse.In this episode, we discuss:- The Golden Hour of recovery and why it matters.- The shocking 70% relapse rate for teens returning to traditional schools.- Leah’s Surrender moment that changed everything.- How Wake Monarch Academy is creating a 70% success rate for students in recovery.Support Wake Monarch Academy:Visit wakemonarchacademy.org to donate or learn more about their mission.Subscribe for more stories of resilience and recovery.Timestamps0:00 – The Hook: My child in handcuffs2:15 – Meet Leah Wright: From 30 years in the classroom to recovery advocate12:40 – The Insurance Battle: His addiction is not bad enough24:15 – The Master of Manipulation: Understanding the addict's mind38:50 – The 70% Relapse Statistic: Why traditional schools are failing teens52:10 – The Vision: Starting the first recovery high school in the Triangle1:10:35 – The Surrender: A life-changing moment in a Food Lion parking lot1:35:20 – How Wake Monarch Academy saves lives1:58:00 – Final Words: Turning passion into serviceListen and Follow Living on InclineListen on your favorite platform:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214debYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQRSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rssWebsite: https://www.livingonincline.comSponsored by Recovery AliveLiving on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery program helping people find hope, healing, and purpose through authentic community and biblical transformation.Learn more: https://www.recoveryalive.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveincYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive#AddictionRecovery #TeenSobriety #RecoveryHighSchool #OpioidAwareness #WakeMonarchAcademy #LivingOnIncline #Parenting #MentalHealthMatters #SobrietySuccessSend us Fan Mail

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