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This episode features CCAR's Director of Recovery Support Services, Rebecca Allen. She shares about her seemingly innocent discovery of substances, in the form of cigarettes, and how addiction asserted itself into her life and the life of her family. A concise picture of how substance can slowly come to characterize our life, no matter where we come from, replacing the healthy passions and things that truly matter to us. Rebecca goes on to discuss how she overcame a severe heroin addiction, the high cost it exacted on her life, and how she came to be Director of Recovery Support Services at one the nation's leading Recovery Community Organizations.
1:08:03•27 Apr 2021
Rebecca Allen's Path: From Addiction to Leading Recovery Support
“I'm not damaged, which the damage that I have is self-induced.”
Rebecca Allen, CCAR's Director of Recovery Support Services, opens up about her battle with addiction in this heartfelt episode of 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'. Her journey began with what seemed like harmless experimentation with cigarettes, but it gradually spiraled into a severe heroin addiction that deeply affected her and her family. Rebecca paints a vivid picture of how addiction can sneak into anyone's life, regardless of their background, replacing what truly matters with a relentless craving for substances.
She speaks candidly about the steep price of addiction and the rocky road to recovery. Rebecca's story is not just about overcoming addiction but also about the significant role of empathy and compassion in healing. She emphasizes the need to stay teachable and continuously grow to maintain sobriety and avoid relapse. Her experiences shed light on the importance of rebuilding relationships with loved ones and finding support in the recovery community.
Now, as the Director of Recovery Support Services at one of the nation's leading Recovery Community Organizations, Rebecca uses her past struggles to help others find their path to recovery. This episode offers a powerful reminder of human resilience and the transformative power of personal recovery. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Rebecca's story provides hope and inspiration.
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