Do Mental Health Issues Create Addiction Or Vice VersaDo Mental Health Issues Create Addiction Or Vice Versa
Soberoso "Sharing Our Passion For Recovery"
Ryan O. shares his journey from heroin addiction to recovery, highlighting the link between mental health and addiction.
58:02•13 Aug 2020
Ryan O.'s Story: From Heroin Addiction to Hopeful Recovery
“We do have a program, we have a solution. People like you and I that have sobered up and cleaned up. At soberoso we celebrate many different roads to recovery and the journey many people have taken to turn their lives around.”
Ever wondered how mental health and addiction intertwine? In this episode, Dora Gosselin sits down with Ryan O. in Tampa, Florida, to unpack his journey from teenage drug use to full-blown heroin addiction. Ryan opens up about his struggles with seasonal affective disorder (S.A.D) and depression, and how these mental health issues fueled his addiction.
The conversation takes a deep dive into how the isolation brought on by the Covid pandemic has exacerbated these struggles for many.Ryan's story is a raw and unfiltered look at the realities of addiction and mental health. He shares how he found his way to recovery, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and the various paths one can take to sobriety. 'We do have a program, we have a solution,' Ryan says, highlighting the power of community and support.
Dora and Ryan also touch on the benefits of virtual meetings, especially during times of isolation, and the strength found in vulnerability.This episode is a must-listen for anyone grappling with addiction or mental health issues, or for those supporting someone who is. It’s a poignant reminder that recovery is possible, and no one has to walk this path alone.
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.