Paul Noddings
Paul Noddings
Stefan, A Story About Heroin Addiction, Shoplifting And Recovery
Stefan, A Story About Heroin Addiction, Shoplifting And Recovery
Stefan, A Story About Heroin Addiction, Shoplifting And Recovery
Tuesday 6th March 2018
Hear Stefan's journey from heroin addiction to recovery on 'Stories of Addiction'. Learn about the dangers of drug experimentation and the power of community support.
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Paul Noddings
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Sobriety Success Stories
Family Recovery from Addiction
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Stefan’s Path: From Curiosity to Heroin Addiction and Recovery
I think that's what recovery is about, is learning how to just be a person, and not needing drugs or alcohol to be content with yourself.
Curiosity can lead us down many paths, and for Stefan, it led him into the grip of heroin addiction. Starting with a bottle of tequila at just twelve years old, Stefan’s journey into substance abuse was marked by experimentation and a search for knowledge. What began with alcohol quickly escalated to smoking weed and eventually, heroin. Alongside his drug use, Stefan found himself shoplifting to sustain his habit, spiraling deeper into addiction. But Stefan's story doesn’t end there.
Today, he’s the House Manager at Gault House in Santa Cruz, celebrating 11 months of sobriety. His path to recovery was anything but straightforward, marked by relapses and the harsh consequences that followed. Yet, it was the support of a strong community and a renewed sense of purpose that finally anchored his recovery. Faith played a crucial role in Stefan’s journey, as did the unwavering support of his loved ones.
He discovered that education and a fulfilling lifestyle were pivotal in maintaining his sobriety. Stefan’s narrative is a powerful testament to the fact that recovery is possible, no matter how deep the addiction. As he puts it, “I think that's what recovery is about, is learning how to just be a person, and not needing drugs or alcohol to be content with yourself”. Tune into this episode of 'Stories of Addiction' to hear Stefan's full story.
It's a raw, honest account that underscores the importance of curiosity channeled in the right direction and the incredible power of a supportive community.