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Alyssa Valentin | From the Back of A Cop Car, Heroin Addiction To Recovery Advocate For Banyan Treatment Center
Alyssa Valentin | From the Back of A Cop Car, Heroin Addiction To Recovery Advocate For Banyan Treatment Center
Alyssa Valentin | From the Back of A Cop Car, Heroin Addiction To Recovery Advocate For Banyan Treatment Center
Thursday 18th February 2021
Listen to Alyssa Valentin's journey from heroin addiction and homelessness to becoming a recovery advocate on 'Knockin' Doorz Down'.
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Get the buttons here!Alyssa Valentin: From Rock Bottom to Recovery Advocate
Addiction doesn't discriminate against anybody, but anyone can work the steps, seek sobriety, maintain sobriety and build a life for themselves.
Imagine finding yourself at the lowest point in life, living in the back of a car and battling a heroin addiction. That's exactly where Alyssa Valentin was before she turned her life around. In this episode of 'Knockin' Doorz Down', Alyssa opens up to host Jason LaChance about her harrowing journey from high school bullying and experimenting with marijuana, to spiraling into harder drugs like cocaine, ecstasy, and eventually heroin.
Her story is a raw and unfiltered look at how addiction can consume someone's life, leading to homelessness and crime. Alyssa's first attempt at rehab didn't stick, and even a family intervention couldn't pull her out of her downward spiral. It wasn't until she hit rock bottom that she decided enough was enough. Her second stint in rehab proved successful, marking the beginning of her journey to recovery.
Today, Alyssa is not only sober but also a recovery advocate at Banyan Treatment Center, where she helps others who are struggling with addiction. Throughout the episode, Alyssa emphasizes the importance of a supportive community and the impact addiction has on families and loved ones. Her resilience and determination to rebuild her life shine through every word. Now focused on her family and her work, Alyssa is living proof that it's possible to overcome even the darkest of times.
Whether you're battling addiction yourself, supporting a loved one through their recovery, or simply seeking inspiration, Alyssa's story offers hope and encouragement. Tune in to hear how she went from living on the streets to becoming a beacon of hope for others.