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Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts

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Rehab

Wednesday 13th November 2019

Melissa Rice and Jade Wye discuss their rehab journeys, offering advice and breaking down barriers to addiction recovery. Tune in for an honest conversation.
39 minutes
Informative
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive

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Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts
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BBC Radio 5 live
Overview:
Categories:
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Sobriety Toolkit
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episodes:
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Rehab Realities: Melissa and Jade's Journey to Sobriety

Professionals want to separate addiction and mental health. But when you think of addiction, it's not one cookie cut off for every single person.
Imagine finding yourself at rock bottom and realizing you need help. That’s where Melissa Rice and Jade Wye found themselves before stepping into rehab. In this episode of 'Hooked: The Unexpected Addicts', the hosts open up about their personal experiences in rehab, shedding light on the highs and lows of their recovery journeys. From the daunting first steps to the life-changing breakthroughs, Melissa and Jade share it all with raw honesty and a touch of humor.
They discuss the challenges they faced, like battling stigma and overcoming mental health hurdles, and highlight the role of music as a surprising yet powerful tool in their recovery. But this episode isn’t just about their stories; it’s also a guide for anyone looking to access help for addiction. Melissa and Jade emphasize the importance of personalized treatment plans and integrated services that address both addiction and mental health.
They break down the barriers that often prevent people from seeking help and offer practical advice for navigating the rehab process. Whether you’re struggling with addiction yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply curious about what rehab really entails, this episode offers a candid look into the reality of recovery. Tune in for an enlightening conversation that challenges stereotypes and provides hope for anyone on the path to sobriety.