Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Connecticut Community For Addiction Recovery (CCAR))
I Manipulated My Way to 36 Simultaneous Prescriptions
I Manipulated My Way to 36 Simultaneous Prescriptions
I Manipulated My Way to 36 Simultaneous Prescriptions
Tuesday 3rd June 2025
Mickey shares her incredible journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the challenges and triumphs along the way.
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Episode Overview
- Mickey shares her journey from addiction to recovery.
- Childhood trauma played a significant role in her addiction.
- She managed 36 prescriptions simultaneously during her addiction.
- AA and Refuge Recovery were pivotal in her sobriety journey.
- Holistic practices helped Mickey find spiritual peace.
I manipulated my way to 36 simultaneous prescriptions, but I'm grateful to be alive.
Mickey's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, where resilience and determination shine through the darkest of times. In this episode of the Recovery Matters! Podcast, Mickey opens up about her journey from battling addiction to finding recovery. Her tale begins with childhood exposure to alcohol, leading to a tumultuous path filled with substance abuse and manipulation of the medical system. At one point, she was juggling 36 prescriptions, showcasing the lengths she went to maintain her addiction.
Mickey recounts her early experiences with alcohol and drugs, which spiralled into a dependency on prescription medications. Her journey took a pivotal turn after a DUI incident that pushed her towards therapy and ultimately, sobriety. Mickey candidly shares the impact of her traumatic childhood, where abuse and neglect were constant companions. These experiences influenced her addictive behaviours, but through sheer grit and various recovery methods, including AA, holistic practices, and therapy, Mickey found a way to transform her life.
Her path wasn't easy. Mickey describes the brutal process of getting sober, cutting down her medication intake by half and enduring painful withdrawal symptoms. She found solace in community support, attending AA meetings and later exploring Refuge Recovery—a Buddhist approach that helped her reconnect with her spiritual side. Mickey's story is a testament to the power of perseverance and the importance of finding a recovery path that works for you.
Her experiences remind us that while recovery is challenging, it's possible with determination and support. Tune in to hear Mickey's inspiring tale and discover the strength in vulnerability.