How I Overcame Addiction with Samantha Thomas

Three million US citizens and 16 million individuals worldwide have had or currently suffer from opioid use disorder (OUD). We all know someone who has been affected by the pain of addiction, and our guest today is no stranger to that story.For 15 years, Samantha Thomas struggled with addiction to pain killers, numbing her mind and emotions after having a traumatic experience in college. What was a temporary prescription became an unshakeable addiction that Samantha had to fight to survive.Now, Samantha is five years sober and sharing her story with the hopes that someone listening can overcome addiction or help a great girlfriend along the way.Listen and learn:1. How Samantha discovered pain killers2. Samantha’s experience as an addict and the emotional ties3. How Samantha’s husband intervened to save her life4. How we can help a loved one who’s struggling with addiction5. Signs that you might be addictedIf you or someone you know is struggling with addiction and needs assistance, please call the SAMHSA Hotline at 1-800-662-4357.—————————Sybil would love your feedback... If you enjoyed this episode, tell her why! Leave her a review and make sure you subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Send Sybil a DM directly to www.instagram.com/sybil_amuti or an email to [email protected] now 👉🏽 www.instagram.com/thegreatgirlfriendsFollow now 👉🏽 www.facebook.com/groups/thegreatgirlfriendsIf you are interested in advertising on this podcast or having Sybil as a guest on your Podcast, Radio Show, or TV Show, reach out to [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/new-day-with-sybil-amuti--5408422/support.This show is. brought to you by The Great Girlfriends - A media company dedicated to the empowerment of women in community.Got a show idea? Want Sybil as a guest on your show? Want to advertise your business with us? Want to share episode feedback? Want to ask a question that's featured on the show? Email us - [email protected] sure to follow us on Instagram: @sybil_amuti | @thegreatgirlfriendsJoin The Great Girlfriends Facebook Community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/TheGreatGirlfriends