Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
Finding Purpose: A Conversation with John Bayles
Finding Purpose: A Conversation with John Bayles
Finding Purpose: A Conversation with John Bayles
Thursday 2nd February 2023
John Bayles discusses his journey to finding purpose in recovery and the importance of peer support at the Recovery Resource Center on APC Recovery Cafe.
41 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Informative
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Transformative
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!John Bayles: From Recovery to Purpose at the Recovery Resource Center
If you're able to stop one, yeah, yeah, if you're able to stop the using, then it becomes a little more manageable to actually identify some of those root causes.
Have you ever wondered how someone turns their recovery journey into a mission to help others? John Bayles, the Program Director for the Recovery Resource Center, shares his inspiring story on this episode of APC Recovery Cafe. John opens up about his path to long-term recovery and how it intertwines with his professional life.
He highlights the pivotal role of certified peer support specialists in treatment and recovery, showing how personal experience can be a powerful tool in helping others heal. The Recovery Resource Center, established in 2017 in response to rising overdose numbers in Jefferson County, Alabama, provides ASAM assessments and connects individuals to essential resources throughout their recovery journey. John discusses the importance of these assessments and the collaboration between various organizations to offer effective support.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking insight into the transformative power of recovery and the critical role of community support. Tune in to hear John's story and find hope, inspiration, and practical advice for your own or a loved one's recovery journey.