Brandon
Brandon
Homeless and Hooked On Heroin: AZ Man Now Helps Others get Sober
Homeless and Hooked On Heroin: AZ Man Now Helps Others get Sober
Homeless and Hooked On Heroin: AZ Man Now Helps Others get Sober
Tuesday 26th January 2021
Hear Daren's inspiring story of overcoming heroin addiction and homelessness to help others find sobriety at Community Bridges Inc.
37 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Family Recovery from Addiction
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Recovery from Trauma
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Get the buttons here!From Heroin Addiction to Helping Others: Daren's Journey of Recovery
It's my belief that untreated trauma is the gateway to addiction.
Born into a world already shadowed by addiction, Daren's early life was marked by withdrawal symptoms and hospital stays. His mother was addicted to heroin, and the cycle seemed destined to repeat itself. As an adult, Daren fell into the grips of cocaine and heroin addiction, leading him to live in motels and trailers, teetering on the edge of life and death. But a near-fatal experience became his turning point.
Determined to change, he fought his way to sobriety and now serves on the leadership team at Community Bridges Inc., a non-profit in Arizona dedicated to helping those struggling with substance abuse and behavioral health issues. The organization’s philosophy is simple but powerful: no one gets turned away, regardless of their financial situation. In this episode, Daren shares his compelling story of hitting rock bottom and clawing his way back up.
He talks about the critical role of community support in his recovery and the urgent need to address untreated trauma as a root cause of addiction. His journey underscores the importance of breaking the stigma around addiction and supporting those in recovery. Through his work at Community Bridges, Daren is not just surviving; he's thriving and making a difference in the lives of others who are walking the same path he once did.
Tune in to hear how one man's struggle became a beacon of hope for many.