Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation
Overcoming Opioids: How Josh C. Got His Life Back from Heroin
Overcoming Opioids: How Josh C. Got His Life Back from Heroin
Overcoming Opioids: How Josh C. Got His Life Back from Heroin
Wednesday 29th August 2018
Josh C. discusses overcoming heroin addiction and finding purpose after a life-changing accident in 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery'.
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Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Presents Let's Talk Addiction and Recovery with William C. Moyers
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Get the buttons here!Josh C.'s Triumph: From Paralysis and Addiction to a Life Reclaimed
I am hope that, no matter what level of pain you're going through, you can still have a high quality of life and it can still be manageable.
Imagine having your dreams shattered in an instant. For Josh C., a car accident at 18 left him paralyzed and dashed his hopes of playing college football. This devastating turn led him down a dark path of opioid addiction. In this episode of 'Let's Talk Addiction & Recovery', host William C. Moyers sits down with Josh to explore his incredible journey from the depths of heroin addiction to the heights of recovery.
Josh candidly shares how his physical, mental, and emotional health deteriorated through years of heroin use, making it nearly impossible to stay clean. His story takes a hopeful turn as he discusses the comprehensive, medication-assisted treatment program that played a crucial role in his long-term recovery. He opens up about his experiences with suboxone, a partial agonist opiate, and the mixed opinions surrounding its use in the recovery community.
Living with chronic pain and a disability, Josh emphasizes the importance of finding purpose and meaning in life after addiction. He highlights how the right treatment center can address co-occurring mental health issues, which was vital for his recovery. Now, Josh uses his story to inspire others, proving that even in the darkest times, there is hope and a way forward. This episode is a must-listen for anyone touched by addiction or interested in the complexities of recovery.
Josh's story is a powerful reminder that it's possible to reclaim your life, no matter how far you've fallen.