Max Liles
Max Liles
Not Your Average IV User Episode 2 - Mindy James
Not Your Average IV User Episode 2 - Mindy James
Not Your Average IV User Episode 2 - Mindy James
Wednesday 24th November 2021
Hear Mindy James' powerful story of battling addiction during Southern Ohio's opioid crisis and finding hope in recovery. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Mindy James: Battling Addiction in Southern Ohio's Opioid Crisis
It takes us deciding we're going to do something different.
Imagine growing up in a place where the opioid epidemic isn't just a headline but a harsh reality. Mindy James knows this all too well. In this gripping episode of 'Not Your Average IV User', Mindy recounts her journey through the dark corridors of addiction, starting with OxyContin in the mid-1990s. This so-called 'non-addictive' painkiller turned out to be anything but, wreaking havoc in Southern Ohio and beyond.
Mindy paints a vivid picture of small-town Appalachia, where the pill mill business model thrived and drug abuse became disturbingly normalized. Her story is one of trying to escape the suffocating grip of addiction, only to find solace and recovery back in the very place that fueled her struggles. You'll hear about the transition from prescription painkillers to more dangerous substances like heroin and synthetic opiates.
Mindy doesn't shy away from discussing the grim realities, including the staggering number of lives lost to these drugs. But amid the darkness, her story is also one of hope and resilience. Mindy emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the crucial support from those who believed in her. She talks about the necessity of shutting down pill mills and the role of government regulations in curbing this crisis.
Her message is clear: recovery is possible, but it requires a collective effort and a willingness to do things differently. If you're looking for an episode that combines raw honesty with a message of hope, this one is for you. Mindy's journey is a testament to the power of belief and the human spirit's capacity to overcome even the most daunting challenges.