Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (CCAR)
From Methadone to Mentorship
From Methadone to Mentorship
From Methadone to Mentorship
Tuesday 24th September 2024
Brian shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the importance of community and hope. A powerful story of resilience and transformation.
32 minutes
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Brian's early life was marked by significant challenges, including an autoimmune disease and family issues.
- His addiction journey began in his teenage years, leading to severe substance use.
- Methadone and Suboxone played roles in his recovery process, but community support was crucial.
- Brian's involvement with CCAR helped him transition from addiction to mentorship.
- Today, he supports others in their recovery journeys as a volunteer manager.
I just know I didn't want to die. I knew I didn't want to drive up two, three times a day to go cop drugs 30, 45 minutes away.
In this episode of Recovery Matters! Podcast, Brian shares his incredible journey from the depths of addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for others. Starting with his early struggles with substance use during his teenage years, Brian's story is a raw and honest account of his descent into addiction and the pivotal moments that led him to seek a different path.
He talks about his experiences with methadone and Suboxone, his involvement with the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR), and how he now gives back as a volunteer manager supporting others in their recovery journeys. Brian's story is one of resilience, transformation, and the importance of community and hope in recovery. From dealing with an autoimmune disease to facing multiple overdoses, Brian's journey is filled with challenges that he overcame with sheer determination and support from his community.
His candid reflections on his past and his current role in helping others provide a powerful message about the impact of recovery. If you're looking for a story that underscores the power of community and the possibility of change, this episode is a must-listen.