Omar Pinto
Omar Pinto
025: “The Bitter Taste of Dying” Jason Smith takes us through 16 years of prescription drug abuse more powerful than heroin or morphine.
025: “The Bitter Taste of Dying” Jason Smith takes us through 16 years of prescription drug abuse more powerful than heroin or morphine.
025: “The Bitter Taste of Dying” Jason Smith takes us through 16 years of prescription drug abuse more powerful than heroin or morphine.
Tuesday 4th August 2015
Jason Smith shares his harrowing 16-year battle with prescription drug addiction and his inspiring journey to sobriety on The Recovery Revolution podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Jason Smith: Overcoming Prescription Drug Addiction and Finding Hope
How cool is that, you know, a drug addict like me gets to have like this beautiful life now, and that's something I always have to be thankful for.
What happens when a simple prescription spirals into a life-threatening addiction? Jason Smith knows all too well. In this gripping episode of 'The Recovery Revolution', Jason shares his 16-year battle with prescription drugs, starting with painkillers after a high school car accident. From Norco and Soma to the powerful Fentanyl, his story is a stark reminder of how quickly addiction can take hold.
Jason's journey is anything but smooth; he overdosed six times, found himself in a Mexican jail, and even attempted suicide when hope seemed lost. Yet, against all odds, he turned his life around. Through recovery and spirituality, Jason rebuilt his life, mending broken relationships and finding a new sense of purpose. This episode dives deep into the dangers of prescription drugs, the devastating impact on personal relationships, and the crucial role of accountability and spirituality in recovery.
Jason's story is not just a cautionary tale but a beacon of hope for anyone struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear how he transformed his darkest moments into a beautiful, sober life.