Ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle you can't break free from? Lauren O. knows that feeling all too well. For two decades, she battled addiction, self-medicating her anxiety and depression with a mix of marijuana and other street drugs. Her journey wasn't a straight line; it was filled with ups and downs, including a significant relapse after seven years of sobriety.

In this gripping episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, host Omar Pinto sits down with Lauren as she opens up about her struggles and triumphs. From her first rehab stint to dealing with postpartum depression, Lauren's story is a rollercoaster of emotions and lessons. She talks about the critical role of support systems and community in her recovery, and how books like the Living Sober Book and the Big Book became her lifelines.

If you're looking for a raw, honest account of what it takes to overcome addiction and find lasting happiness, Lauren's story is a must-listen. Her journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even after hitting rock bottom.

Listen to Lauren O. recount her 20-year struggle with addiction and journey to recovery on The SHAIR Recovery Podcast with Omar Pinto.

Lauren O.'s Path to Sobriety: A Tale of Relapse and Redemption

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<p><span style="font-size: 8pt;">Lauren O. takes us through 2 decades of relapse and recovery.  For 10 years Lauren self-medicated her anxiety and depression with Marijuana and a cocktail of other illegal street drugs.  Her first bottom brought her to a rehab center where she is introduced to recovery and remains sober for 7 years.  She gets married, has her first child and stops going to meetings.  Join us now as Lauren takes through her horrific relapse and how she finds the instruction manual to recovery and happiness.  You don’t want to miss this episode.</span></p>

022: “The Instruction Manual” Lauren O. shares her story, 20 years of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until she gets sober!

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Ever felt like you're stuck in a cycle you can't break free from? Lauren O. knows that feeling all too well. For two decades, she battled addiction, self-medicating her anxiety and depression with a mix of marijuana and other street drugs. Her journey wasn't a straight line; it was filled with ups and downs, including a significant relapse after seven years of sobriety.In this gripping episode of The SHAIR Recovery Podcast, host Omar Pinto sits down with Lauren as she opens up about her struggles and triumphs. From her first rehab stint to dealing with postpartum depression, Lauren's story is a rollercoaster of emotions and lessons. She talks about the critical role of support systems and community in her recovery, and how books like the Living Sober Book and the Big Book became her lifelines.If you're looking for a raw, honest account of what it takes to overcome addiction and find lasting happiness, Lauren's story is a must-listen. Her journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible, even after hitting rock bottom.

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022: “The Instruction Manual” Lauren O. shares her story, 20 years of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until she gets sober!

022: “The Instruction Manual” Lauren O. shares her story, 20 years of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until she gets sober!

022: “The Instruction Manual” Lauren O. shares her story, 20 years of addiction, drug abuse and alcoholism until she gets sober!

Tuesday 14th July 2015

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Lauren O.'s Path to Sobriety: A Tale of Relapse and Redemption