Battling Opioids
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Battling Opioids Podcast: A Father's Struggle with Addiction
Battling Opioids Podcast: A Father's Struggle with Addiction
Battling Opioids Podcast: A Father's Struggle with Addiction
Monday 9th December 2019
Javier Diaz recounts his father's heroin addiction and its impact on his childhood in 'Battling Opioids'. Gain insights into addiction's toll on families.
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Battling Opioids
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Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Toolkit
Body & Mind
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Javier Diaz's Story: Growing Up with a Father Battling Addiction
You are not a reflection of what your dad, your grandmother, your father, your mother, anyone who's struggling with this opioid. That is not you.
Growing up with a parent battling addiction is a journey filled with challenges, secrets, and emotional turmoil. In this episode of the 'Battling Opioids' podcast, Javier Diaz opens up about his father's lifelong struggle with heroin addiction. Javier recounts the impact of his father's addiction on his childhood, the stigma he faced, and the lessons he learned along the way.
He shares candidly about the pain of keeping his father's struggles a secret from friends and the emotional weight of living in an environment overshadowed by addiction. But Javier's story isn't just one of hardship; it's also a testament to resilience and the power of awareness. This episode sheds light on the often-hidden toll that addiction takes on families and underscores the importance of support systems and community resources.
Whether you're directly affected by addiction or seeking to understand its broader impact, Javier's story offers valuable insights and a reminder that no one has to face this battle alone.