Tom Conrad
Tom Conrad
196 - Starting an Addiction During College
196 - Starting an Addiction During College
196 - Starting an Addiction During College
Thursday 4th November 2021
Listen to Reed's journey through college addiction, legal issues, and recovery with insights on community support and family dynamics.
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Tom Conrad
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Reed's Story: College Life, Addiction, and the Road to Recovery
I think the idea behind the geographical change, at least in the way that we present it to people, is: you're fighting an uphill battle a lot of times when you try to get clean and sober in your hometown because there's too much outside influence.
Ever wondered how a seemingly perfect life can spiral into addiction? In this episode of 'Real Recovery Talk', hosts Tom and Ben sit down with Reed, a young man whose journey through college took a dark turn. Raised in Palm Beach Gardens with loving parents, Reed's early life seemed promising. However, the freedom and temptations of university life at the University of Mississippi led him down a path of heavy drug and alcohol use.
Reed's story is a raw and honest look at how quickly things can escalate when drugs are easily accessible. His roommate's involvement in selling hard drugs only added fuel to the fire, leading to a DEA raid, legal troubles, and the tragic loss of his roommate to an overdose. Reed opens up about the challenges he faced during his addiction, including the impact on his mental health and self-esteem.
He emphasizes the importance of community support and the role it played in his recovery. The episode also delves into family dynamics and how they can influence both addiction and recovery. Reed shares how a geographical change helped him start fresh and focus on his sobriety. If you're looking for an eye-opening discussion on addiction, its consequences, and the road to recovery, this episode is a must-listen.
It's not just about the struggle; it's about finding hope and support in the darkest times.