From Heroin Addiction to Healing: Daniel Quinones' Story
Episode Overview
Daniel Quinones shares his journey from a normal childhood to heroin addiction. He discusses how high school partying led to serious addiction problems. Family intervention forced him into treatment and ultimately helped save his life. Daniel talks about his prison experiences and their impact on his recovery. Emphasises the importance of self-accountability and family support in maintaining sobriety.
Six years ago, I would have done anything in this world not to be me. I hated who I was.
Daniel Quinones takes centre stage in this episode of Project Recovery, sharing his gripping journey from a seemingly normal childhood to the depths of heroin addiction and back to a life of hope and healing. Daniel opens up about his early years, where sports and family gatherings filled his days, but a growing party lifestyle in high school began to pull him down a darker path.
His candid recounting of how heroin quickly took hold of his life is both harrowing and enlightening, shedding light on the rapid descent that addiction can cause. Forced into treatment by his family, Daniel's story is a testament to the power of intervention and the long road to recovery.
He doesn't shy away from discussing the painful reality of being sent to prison at just twenty years old for possession, and how these experiences shaped his resolve to turn his life around. With the support of Casey Scott and Dr. Matt Woolley, Daniel reflects on the critical moments that led to his sobriety, including the role of family, self-accountability, and the hard work required to stay clean.
This episode is a powerful reminder that recovery is possible with determination and support. If you're looking for inspiration or need a spark of hope in your own journey or that of a loved one, Daniel's story is one you won't want to miss.