Odyssey House Journals
Odyssey House Journals
28 The new Odyssey House Journals - Kevin Howe
28 The new Odyssey House Journals - Kevin Howe
28 The new Odyssey House Journals - Kevin Howe
Friday 6th August 2021
Kevin Howe recounts his struggle with addiction and cancer, and how he found recovery through community support in Odyssey House Journals.
31 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Kevin Howe: From Railroad Life to Recovery and Resilience
We all have these desires to maybe reuse, but we have to keep them in check and say: this cannot control my life, and for my cancer it's my doctor's team that helps me, and for my recovery and my addiction, it's the communities that I'm involved with this.
Kevin Howe's story is a rollercoaster of highs and lows, starting with the rough and demanding life on the railroad. To cope with the grueling hours and harsh conditions, Kevin turned to cocaine, which soon spiraled into a years-long addiction to amphetamines. His struggle didn't stop there; even as he battled cancer, Kevin continued to use drugs and manipulated doctors to get his hands on Adderall. Despite these challenges, he remarkably managed to earn his master's degree.
However, his life eventually hit rock bottom, forcing him to confront his addiction head-on. In this episode of Odyssey House Journals, Kevin opens up about his tumultuous journey and the crucial role that community support played in his recovery. He candidly discusses the ongoing battle against the urge to relapse and emphasizes that recovery is a continuous process requiring persistent effort and support.
Through Kevin's raw and honest account, listeners gain insight into the complexities of addiction and the power of resilience. Tune in to hear Kevin's inspiring journey from the depths of addiction to a path of recovery and hope.