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The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast
Margaret Swift Thompson chats with Amy C. Sullivan about her book 'Opioid Reckoning', exploring addiction recovery through personal and research lenses.
24:01•2 Oct 2022
Amy C. Sullivan's Journey: Love, Loss, and Redemption in Addiction Recovery
“I wanted it to be super approachable, because I was so surprised about the things I learned as I was taking this journey of Five Or Six Years talking to people.”
What drives someone to write a book about addiction? For Amy C. Sullivan, it was a blend of personal experience and rigorous research. In this episode of 'The Embrace Family Recovery Podcast', host Margaret Swift Thompson sits down with Amy to talk about her compelling book, 'Opioid Reckoning: Love, Loss, and Redemption in the Rehab State'.
Amy opens up about the emotional and intellectual journey that led her to pen this impactful work, weaving together personal stories and historical insights to paint a vivid picture of the addiction and recovery landscape. She shares how her dual roles as a mother and researcher shaped her perspective, offering a unique blend of empathy and evidence-based insights.
The conversation also touches on the critical role of family support in the recovery process, highlighting how love and understanding can make a world of difference. If you're looking for an episode that combines heartfelt storytelling with practical advice, this one is not to be missed.
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