Addiction Prevention Coalition
Addiction Prevention Coalition
The Power of Community: A Conversation with Jared Murray
The Power of Community: A Conversation with Jared Murray
The Power of Community: A Conversation with Jared Murray
Thursday 16th November 2023
Join APC Recovery Cafe as Jared Murray shares his journey from substance use to long-term recovery, highlighting the power of community and family support.
68 minutes
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Empowering
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Episode Overview
- Jared's journey from experimentation to addiction and seeking treatment
- The pivotal role of community and familial support in Jared's recovery
- Insights on the need for long-term treatment and collegiate recovery communities
- The restoration of relationships and hope in recovery
- The impact of familial support and community in recovery
I think about you know that time that I used for the first time it wasn't like I was with my older brother's friends they all went to a high school baseball game I'm in middle school when I stayed back by myself where we were with them and used by myself for the first time and enjoyed it that much which was probably you know that, you know, this might be an issue.
Grab your favorite cup of coffee or tea and settle in for an inspiring conversation with Jared Murray on APC Recovery Cafe. Jared, an Admissions Specialist at Momentum Recovery, opens up about his early struggles with substance use, starting with alcohol and marijuana before high school, and escalating to opioids, benzodiazepines, and cocaine during college. Despite facing severe legal and academic consequences, Jared's journey didn't end there.
He sought treatment and found a lifeline in the form of community support and collegiate recovery programs. His story is a powerful testament to the impact of connection and the importance of long-term treatment. Jared also shares how his parents were affected by his addiction and the role they played in his recovery. Now, approaching 13 years of sobriety, Jared's experience highlights the transformative power of community and the critical need for supportive environments in the recovery process.
Tune in to hear how he turned his life around and now helps others do the same.