Mike Tourville
mktourville@gmail.com (Les Tingley, Mike Tourville, Mark Jachym)
Mark Jachym
Mark Jachym
Mark Jachym
Monday 7th April 2025
Mark Jachym shares his journey from addiction to recovery, marking ten years of sobriety and his impactful work in harm reduction.
48 minutes
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Mike Tourville
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Sobriety Success Stories
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Mark Jachym shares his decade-long journey of sobriety.
- Discussion on harm reduction and its importance in recovery.
- The role of community outreach in supporting the unhoused.
- Insights into Narcan use and overdose prevention.
- The impact of family support in the recovery process.
I never thought I would get to where I am right now, ever. I figured I would have been dead years ago.
In this episode of Healing Voices Project, host Mike Tourville sits down with Mark Jachym, a familiar face to regular listeners. Mark opens up about his journey through addiction, recovery, and his decade-long sobriety milestone. From starting to drink at the age of 13 to hitting rock bottom with multiple arrests and a near-death experience, Mark's story is both harrowing and inspiring.
His candid discussion about his struggles with alcohol and other substances sheds light on the dark realities of addiction. Yet, it's his journey towards recovery that stands out, marked by his dedication to harm reduction and advocacy work. Mark now serves as a program manager at a medical respite facility, helping those in need of medical care and support. His work in the community, especially with the unhoused population, highlights the importance of compassion and understanding in recovery.
This episode is a powerful reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the impact one can have on others. Tune in to hear Mark's story and gain valuable insights into the world of addiction and recovery.