Michael Walsh
Zachary Crouch
From Addict to Activist
From Addict to Activist
From Addict to Activist
Thursday 9th September 2021
David Poses discusses his 20-year heroin addiction, recovery, and advocacy work on the Landmark Recovery Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!David Poses: From Heroin Addiction to Advocacy
So for me, like if I feel like I'm drowning without heroin, right, it's hard to concentrate on anything other than not drowning when that's how you feel all the time. So I need a buprenorphine in order to begin recovering, you know, like getting over.
What happens when someone overcomes a 20-year heroin addiction and then dedicates their life to helping others? In this episode of the Landmark Recovery Podcast, Zach Crouch chats with David Poses, who shares his incredible journey from addiction to activism. After battling heroin addiction for two decades, David has now been sober for 10 years and has written a memoir, 'The Weight of Air: A Story of Lies About Addiction, and The Truth About Recovery'.
His book quickly became a bestseller on Amazon, topping charts in Popular Psychology and Substance Abuse categories. David opens up about the struggles he faced during his addiction, the hurdles in his recovery, and the hope that kept him going. He also tackles the stigma around addiction, suggesting that even the term 'addict' can be stigmatizing. David discusses the controversial topic of medication-assisted treatment and its role in recovery.
His story is a powerful testament to resilience and the importance of hope in overcoming addiction. If you're looking for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation about addiction and recovery, this episode is a must-listen.