Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
Real Recovery Talk
154 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?
154 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?
154 - Vince has been to 10+ treatment centers - What will be different this time?
Thursday 24th September 2020
Join Tom Conrad on Real Recovery Talk as Vince shares his journey from early addiction to lasting recovery and helping others.
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Tom Conrad: Addiction Recovery Podcaster
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Get the buttons here!Vince's Story: From Early Addiction to Lasting Recovery
I think really, being grateful and having a better perception on life and where I am instead of where I used to be.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to break free from a cycle of addiction? In this compelling episode of Real Recovery Talk, host Tom Conrad and co-host Ben sit down with Vince, a 25-year-old from Philadelphia who has faced the battle of addiction head-on. Vince’s story begins shockingly early; he stole a bottle of vodka and drank it all in sixth grade.
By his freshman year of high school, he was smoking pot, and by junior year, cocaine became a weekend ritual. His downward spiral continued when a coach introduced him to prescription narcotics during his second year of college. Despite coming from a supportive family and having a promising future in sports, Vince found himself in over ten treatment centers, each time hoping for a different outcome. What makes this episode gripping is Vince's raw honesty about his journey.
He recounts how early influences, like witnessing a fight in third grade, seemed to steer him down a darker path. Yet, despite multiple relapses and the infamous 'Florida shuffle'—a term for hopping between treatment centers in Florida—Vince managed to find the strength to turn his life around. Now sober, he shares invaluable lessons on the importance of self-care and being 'selfish' in recovery. This episode is a beacon for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting someone who is.
Vince’s story is not just about the challenges but also about the hope and resilience needed to overcome them. Tune in to hear how Vince navigated his way out of addiction and now helps others find their path to sobriety.