Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Real Recovery Talk
182 - Tommy L - How one Corona took him down a deep dark path
182 - Tommy L - How one Corona took him down a deep dark path
182 - Tommy L - How one Corona took him down a deep dark path
Thursday 17th June 2021
Tommy's journey from prescribed painkillers to addiction highlights the importance of professional help and community support in recovery. Listen now on Real Recovery Talk.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Get the buttons here!Tommy's Unexpected Journey: From Pain Relief to Addiction
I always relied on myself and it did not work. This isn't something that I could get a hold of myself...realizing my character defects, I can address them and I can recognize certain behaviors as they're coming on. But honestly, just having the deep desire to want to get sober is what I needed.
Imagine taking medication for pain and suddenly finding yourself on a dark path you never expected. In this eye-opening episode of Real Recovery Talk, hosts Tom Conrad and Ben sit down with Tommy, who candidly shares his descent into addiction after being prescribed narcotic drugs following a motorcycle accident. Despite having family members who struggled with addiction, Tommy never thought he would face the same battle.
He opens up about his initial disbelief and the gradual behaviors that led him down this troubling road. Tommy talks about how prescription painkillers initially made him feel invincible, but it wasn't long before he was running out of his prescription early and doctor-hopping to get more. His story highlights the misconceptions many people have about addiction and the critical role of professional help and community support in recovery.
Listeners will hear about Tommy's journey to sobriety through the 12-step program, where he learned to recognize and address his character defects. He emphasizes the importance of having a deep desire to get sober and how this commitment has transformed his life. Now working in the recovery field, Tommy encourages others to seek help and shares how sobriety has brought immense benefits to his life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
Tommy's story is a powerful reminder that addiction can happen to anyone, but with the right support and determination, recovery is possible.