Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
rebecca@ccar.us (Sandy Valentine, Phil Valentine, Regina McGarrah)
A Spring of Hope
A Spring of Hope
A Spring of Hope
Tuesday 9th March 2021
Regina McGarrah recounts her journey from opiate addiction to hope as CCAR's EDRC Program Coordinator on 'Recovery Matters! Podcast'.
49 minutes
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Empowering
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Don Smith, Phillip Valentine, Sandy Valentine, Melvin Cabrera
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Regina McGarrah's Journey: From Opiate Addiction to Hope and Healing
The light is in your eyes, confidence is in your gait, the love is in your heart, that people sense that, and I've always believed that myself, that I know what worked for me and if I can just let that power work through me, that lives can be touched.
Imagine being confined to your home for fifteen years, battling progressive mental and physical health issues that lead to a dependence on stronger and stronger opiates. This was Regina McGarrah's reality until one pivotal day in March 2004 when she decided to reclaim her life. In this episode of the 'Recovery Matters! Podcast', hosts Sandy and Phil Valentine sit down with Regina, CCAR's Emergency Department Recovery Coach (EDRC) Program Coordinator, to uncover her incredible story of resilience and hope.
Regina opens up about her struggles with addiction, the spiral of increasingly potent prescriptions, and the moment she chose recovery over despair. Her journey is a powerful testament to the human spirit's capacity for renewal. Throughout the conversation, Regina emphasizes the importance of mental health treatment and the profound impact of sharing personal recovery stories. She also sheds light on the vital support provided by CCAR's EDRC program, which plays a crucial role in guiding individuals through their recovery journeys.
Sandy and Phil reflect on the transformative power of recovery coaches, the significance of meditation and spirituality in healing, and CCAR's forward-looking vision for the recovery movement. This episode isn't just a tale of overcoming addiction; it's a beacon of hope for anyone grappling with similar challenges. Tune in for an inspiring narrative that underscores the strength and perseverance required to turn the tide against addiction.