Episode 15- Hope dealer Vinnie has been sober since October 2015

Episode 15- Hope dealer Vinnie has been sober since October 2015

Recovery Rockstars UNCUT

Vinnie shares his story incredible story of battling addiction. He started at a young age drinking and smoking weed, which led to him abusing pain killers. After high school the troubles continued with Vinnie getting multiple MIP's and DUI's and...

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42:047 Jun 2018

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Vinnie's Road to Recovery: From Pain to Purpose

If I hadn't made friends in recovery, I wouldn't be sober Today, man if I wasn't able to do these experiences that I've been able to do in recovery.

Imagine starting down a path of addiction at a young age, only to find the strength to turn your life around after a family tragedy. That’s Vinnie’s story, and it’s as gripping as it is inspiring. In this episode of 'Recovery Rockstars UNCUT', Vinnie opens up about his early days of drinking and smoking weed, which quickly escalated to abusing painkillers and harder drugs.

His journey wasn’t easy, marked by multiple run-ins with the law and personal battles that seemed never-ending. But it was the heartbreaking loss of his brother to a heroin overdose that became the catalyst for Vinnie's commitment to sobriety. With unwavering support from friends and family, Vinnie found the strength to change his life. He credits much of his success to the community he found in recovery, saying, 'If I hadn't made friends in recovery, I wouldn't be sober today'.

Vinnie’s story isn’t just about overcoming addiction; it’s about finding purpose and giving back. Now, he’s passionate about helping others on their recovery journeys, proving that even the darkest times can lead to a brighter future. Tune in to hear Vinnie’s raw and real account of struggle, loss, and ultimate triumph.

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