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44 - LGBT Recovery Community
David was a guest we had on episode 12 last January. He talked about his journey from addiction to sobriety. That David was a totally different David than today’s David. After the episode, he joined the military, had...
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43 - People Die from Addiction: Unfortunately it Happens All Too Often
We recently received a text from the mother of one of the people that we tried to help. It thanked us for our efforts but said that her son recently lost his battle with addiction and life. Getting a message like this...
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42 - What a State Run Facility Is Like, Billy Tells His Experience
Billy is a man who has been clean for 14 months and is helping other people to do the same. In this episode, he shares his story and his history of abuse. He was in a downward spiral until a man he met in jail told...
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41 - Top 5 Reasons to Come to South Florida for Treatment and What We Really Think of Dope Sick Nation
Tom and Ben discuss the top five reasons to come to South Florida for treatment. There are a lot of reasons why South Florida is a great place to come to for treatment for you or your loved ones. We talk about those...
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40 - A Child of an Alcoholic
We have a very special guest today, it's my wife Amanda Conrad. Amanda has a lot of knowledge to offer. Many people in her family have struggled with addiction. She is here to talk about what it is like growing up...
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39 - Paige advises those married to an active user
Paige Fant is back to talk about what it is like to be married to an active user and what it is like being married to someone in recovery. We are joined by Adam Colling and Ben Bueno. Paige shares her personal...
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38 - Geographical Change: Assisting People Through Recovery
Geographical change can help assist people going through recovery. A change that includes getting away from the people and influences that led to the addiction in the first place can be helpful. Benjamin B. and Renee...
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37 - Overcoming Grief and Loss While in Recovery
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36 - The Road to Addiction Treatment by Age 20
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35 - Is Addiction a Disease or a Choice?
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34 - How to Find a Higher Purpose in Your Alcohol Addiction Recovery
Zach thought he was going to be a “White Chip Wonder” but ended up relapsing shortly after getting through treatment. Zach talks about how he thought he had the steps all down and he was secure in his recovery. Today...
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33 - Rehab Romances - Will a Relationship Mess Up Your Recovery?
You'll hear from Paige who is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Addictions Professional currently working with individuals in various stages of their recovery. We'll explore why romantic relationships...
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