Quick Nick
Quick Nick
28. Slamming Lines To Tower Lines
28. Slamming Lines To Tower Lines
28. Slamming Lines To Tower Lines
Monday 23rd January 2023
Listen to an anonymous caller's story on 'Addicts in the Dark' about balancing relationship rebuilding and addiction recovery.
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Financial Health in Recovery
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Rebuilding relationships in recovery can be a double-edged sword, as it can also lead back to using.
Imagine trying to rebuild your life while walking a tightrope. That's the delicate balance explored in this episode of 'Addicts in the Dark'. An anonymous caller takes us through their harrowing journey of addiction recovery, shedding light on the precarious path between reconnecting with loved ones and the risk of relapse. The caller recounts their battle with intravenous cocaine use, consuming up to four grams a day, and turning to other substances when cocaine wasn't available.
Their story is a raw and unfiltered look at how seeking validation from a non-reciprocal relationship exacerbated their addiction struggles. With decompensated liver cirrhosis as a constant reminder of their past, the caller emphasizes the crucial role of support systems in their recovery journey. They share the immense mental toll of cocaine withdrawal and the ongoing battle with thoughts of using again. This episode underscores that addiction is an unrelenting disease, indifferent to one's strength or character.
Yet, it also highlights the power of collective effort—learning, sharing, and connecting—to combat addiction. Tune in to hear a story that is as much about struggle as it is about hope and the quest for human connection.