Episode 22 - Interview with Eilidh from Recovery Dundee
Episode 22 - Interview with Eilidh from Recovery Dundee

Recovery Is Possible

In this episode we discuss heroin addiction with Eilidh and her experiences with the National Health Service (NHS). Eilidh describes the help that Recovery Dundee has provided her on her journey to recovery. Find out more at recovery-dundee.

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48:02•28 Sept 2020

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Recovery Is Possible

Michael Van Meter

Michael has seen first-hand the devastating effects of addiction on the public, his profession, and himself. Michael began his career as a helicopter pilot in the U.S. Navy. After eight years, he became a Corrections Officer, Washington DC Police Officer, and then FBI Agent. In 2010, Michael became an instructor at the FBI Academy. In 2013, he created a course titled “Leading At-Risk Employees” geared toward Police Executives to help them understand alcoholism, prescription drug abuse, PTSD, suicide, and domestic violence as it relates to policies and procedures for their agencies worldwide. In 2019, Michael retired from the FBI but his passion for helping others continued. In August 2022, he graduated with a Master’s in Addiction Counseling: Integrated Recovery for Co-Occurring Disorders from the Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School of Addiction Studies. He currently works full-time as a Behavioral Health Therapist at a large nonprofit hospital. Pulling from his personal and professional experience, Michael shares his thoughts on this sensitive, complex, and controversial subject.

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Eilidh's Journey: Finding Hope and Support Through Recovery Dundee

“Sometimes it's planting the seeds, isn't it? Um, if you're able to get there, and even if you're still using, go, meet the people, meet people like ellie, meet people like Sharon, meet all the other people that are there and start that conversation and start planting those seeds in in your mind.”

What does it take to overcome heroin addiction? In this episode of 'Recovery Is Possible', Michael Van Meter sits down with Eilidh from Recovery Dundee to explore this very question. Eilidh opens up about her personal battle with heroin addiction and the critical role the National Health Service (NHS) and Recovery Dundee played in her path to recovery. She shares candid insights into the challenges she faced, from dealing with physical health issues to managing triggers during her journey.

Eilidh’s story is a testament to the power of support and connection, emphasizing that recovery is a collective effort. The conversation delves into the importance of readiness for recovery and how organizations like Recovery Dundee can be lifelines for those still struggling. Whether you’re battling addiction yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers a heartfelt message of hope and the reassurance that recovery is within reach.

Tune in to hear Eilidh’s inspiring journey and learn how support networks can make all the difference.

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