Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
A Nurse's Healing Story: Admitting Her Truth about Addiction
A Nurse's Healing Story: Admitting Her Truth about Addiction
A Nurse's Healing Story: Admitting Her Truth about Addiction
Wednesday 1st July 2020
Nurse Nina O. reveals her journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting the power of seeking help and breaking the stigma.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!A Nurse's Battle: From Addiction to Advocacy
Just being able to tell people that you're not alone in addiction but being a professional in addiction.
Imagine knowing all about addiction from a young age but still believing it couldn't touch you. That's Nina O.'s story. Growing up in a family scarred by substance abuse, she became a nurse, thinking her medical knowledge made her immune. But addiction doesn't discriminate. Nina found herself diverting narcotics from work to feed her own dependency. In this compelling episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', hosted by William C.
Moyers, Nina opens up about her journey from addiction to recovery. She talks candidly about the shame and stigma that kept her silent and the pivotal moment she decided to seek help. Her story is a raw and honest look at the struggles healthcare workers face when battling addiction. Nina also shares her aspirations of working in addiction medicine and offers a heartfelt message to others in similar situations: recovery is possible, and help is within reach.
Tune in to hear her powerful story and gain insights into the importance of addressing addiction head-on.