I Couldn’t Handle Losing My Mom—So I Numbed the Pain With Pills

from Recovery Matters! Podcast · host CCAR

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 169 | Danny, who recently celebrated four years of sobriety, discusses his early experiences with drugs and alcohol, the impact of his mother's death on his substance use, and his subsequent journey through addiction, legal troubles, and incarceration. Both hosts reflect on the challenges they faced, the turning points in their lives, and the importance of support systems. They offer insights and advice for those in early recovery and emphasize the transformative power of perseverance and self-awareness. 00:00 Introduction and Host Introductions00:38 Early Life and First Encounters with Substances01:10 Teenage Years and Substance Abuse04:32 Escalation and Coping with Loss05:28 Struggles with Prescription Drugs14:41 Incarceration and Turning Point20:59 Life After Recovery22:30 Advice for Those in Recovery ----Across the Web----🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO...🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast?🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery

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