Montana's Peer Network
Montana's Peer Network
Co-occurring with Sami L
Co-occurring with Sami L
Co-occurring with Sami L
Thursday 9th March 2023
Sami L shares her inspiring recovery journey from co-occurring disorders on 'Recovery Talks'. Listen now for practical advice and hope.
26 minutes
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Montana's Peer Network
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Sami L's Journey: Overcoming Co-occurring Disorders
Until I was fully honest about, okay, I cannot drink, I cannot use and I have to take my medication, like until I could accept those things, I could not be well at all for any period of time. That's it right there, right, like you know, real, direct.
What does it take to recover from both mental health and substance use issues? Sami L's story offers some answers. In this episode of 'Recovery Talks', hosted by Montana's Peer Network, Sami opens up about her challenging journey through institutionalization, medication, and finding hope in recovery. Now a Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialist, Sami shares the strategies that have helped her along the way.
She emphasizes the importance of being honest with medical providers, the crucial role medication has played in her recovery, and the value of creating a daily plan to stay on track. Sami also highlights how giving back to the recovery community has been a cornerstone of her own healing process. Her story underscores the need to accept and address both mental health and substance use issues for lasting recovery.
If you or someone you know is dealing with co-occurring disorders, Sami's journey could offer some much-needed inspiration and practical advice.