Chip Womick
Chip Womick
Scott Smith (Recovery Story)
Scott Smith (Recovery Story)
Scott Smith (Recovery Story)
Saturday 14th January 2023
Scott Smith shares his battle with opioid addiction and his road to recovery in this episode of 'Drugs Did This'.
49 minutes
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Chip Womick
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Scott Smith's Battle with Opioids: A Story of Struggle and Hope
If that's what you want, then you need to find a way off of it and you don't need to feel bad about using medication to get off of it, because, let's face it, who in The United States ain't medicated?
Scott Smith's story is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. Starting as early as the fifth grade, Scott was already drinking most weekends with friends, some much older than him. But it wasn't alcohol that would eventually ensnare him; it was opioids. The Asheboro native found himself deep in the grip of addiction, leading to a period of IV drug use, even though he never learned how to inject himself.
In this heartfelt episode of 'Drugs Did This', Scott sits down with retired journalist Chip Womick to share his harrowing journey from addiction to recovery. He opens up about the immense challenges he faced, the toll his addiction took on his family and loved ones, and the critical role peer support played in his path to sobriety. Scott also discusses the importance of medication in addiction recovery and breaks down the stigma surrounding substance use disorder.
His candid account serves as a poignant reminder that recovery is possible, and with the right support, anyone can overcome the darkest chapters of their life. Tune in to hear Scott's inspiring journey and gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of addiction.