Omar Pinto
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SHAIR 85: “The Other Side of Addiction” with The Alicia Cook, the aftermath of Heroin Overdose.
SHAIR 85: “The Other Side of Addiction” with The Alicia Cook, the aftermath of Heroin Overdose.
SHAIR 85: “The Other Side of Addiction” with The Alicia Cook, the aftermath of Heroin Overdose.
Tuesday 27th September 2016
Alicia Cook shares her story on The Recovery Revolution Podcast, discussing the emotional toll of addiction on families. Listen now.
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Get the buttons here!Alicia Cook: Grieving the Living and Healing Through Words
Something that I learned early on in my life is that it is very possible to grieve the living.
Imagine losing a loved one to addiction, not just physically but emotionally too. In this moving episode of The Recovery Revolution Podcast, host Omar Pinto sits down with writer Alicia Cook to discuss the heart-wrenching 'other side of addiction'. Alicia opens up about the profound impact her cousin's heroin overdose had on her family and how it propelled her to become a voice for those affected by addiction.
Known for her poignant articles in Huffington Post and Gannett, Alicia shares personal stories that shed light on the silent suffering of families dealing with addiction. She passionately talks about the importance of early prevention and understanding the complexities of addiction, emphasizing that recovery is a daily commitment. Alicia also touches on her documentary work, which aims to bring awareness to the non-users' perspective of addiction.
This episode is a powerful reminder that sharing our stories can help others feel less alone and inspire positive change. Tune in for an episode filled with raw emotion, invaluable insights, and a message of hope.