Omar Pinto
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016: “The Roustabout” Fred D. shares his 8 yr story of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until he finds recovery!
016: “The Roustabout” Fred D. shares his 8 yr story of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until he finds recovery!
016: “The Roustabout” Fred D. shares his 8 yr story of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until he finds recovery!
Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Fred D. shares his eight-year battle with addiction and his journey to 43 years of sobriety on The Recovery Revolution podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Fred D.'s Journey: From Addiction to Redemption
I'm a very lucky guy, for sure, because I needed to be detoxed.
Fred D. has seen it all. At 67 years old, he looks back on a life that was nearly derailed by an eight-year spiral of alcohol and drug abuse. Now, with 43 years of sobriety under his belt, Fred opens up about his tumultuous past and the road to recovery in this episode of The Recovery Revolution podcast, hosted by Omar Pinto. Growing up in a challenging environment, Fred struggled to build self-esteem and confidence.
He found an escape in beer and pot during his teenage years, which quickly escalated to heroin use, theft, and deceit. The turning point came when Fred hit rock bottom, realizing that he needed to make a change or lose everything. He found hope and support in Alcoholics Anonymous, where he learned the importance of taking recovery one day at a time.
Through group support and literature on addiction, Fred rebuilt trust with his family and friends, earning their respect once more. This episode is a raw and honest account of his journey from darkness to light, offering valuable insights for anyone grappling with addiction or supporting a loved one in recovery.