Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad
193 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?
193 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?
193 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?
Thursday 14th October 2021
Join Vince on 'Real Recovery Talk' as he shares his battle with addiction and his hopeful journey to sobriety. Tune in for insights and inspiration.
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Author:
Tom Conrad
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Vince's Road to Recovery: Overcoming Addiction's Grip
If you fix the inside, the outside stuff will come.
Imagine starting your journey with addiction as early as sixth grade. For Vince, a 25-year-old from Philadelphia, this was his reality. In this compelling episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', hosts Tom and Ben sit down with Vince to uncover his tumultuous path from addiction to sobriety. Vince’s story is a rollercoaster of early substance abuse, multiple treatment centers, and the quest for inner peace.
He shares candidly about stealing his first bottle of vodka in sixth grade, smoking pot by his freshman year of high school, and eventually getting hooked on prescription narcotics during college. But what makes Vince's story stand out is his relentless pursuit of recovery despite the numerous setbacks. He has been through over ten treatment centers, each time hoping for a different outcome. This episode dives deep into what Vince believes will make this time different.
Spoiler: it’s all about honesty, communication, and shedding the ego. Vince also talks about the crucial role that Florida’s treatment centers have played in his journey, emphasizing the importance of inner work and faith. Whether you’re battling addiction yourself or supporting a loved one through it, Vince’s story offers hope and practical advice. His experiences highlight that recovery is not a straight path but a journey filled with lessons and growth.
Tune in to hear how Vince is making this time count and what he’s learned along the way.