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Veterans and Addiction | Recovery Radio
Veterans and Addiction | Recovery Radio
Veterans and Addiction | Recovery Radio
Saturday 19th May 2018
Steve Barndt and Allie Muir share their experiences with veteran addiction recovery and the importance of community support in 'Recovery Radio'.
39 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Veterans' Battle with Addiction: Stories of Resilience and Hope
An addict alone or a person in recovery in their head by themselves is in a very bad place, you know. So we're trying to offer a place that at least you're not going home without anything, a place that you could be.
Ever wondered how veterans navigate the rocky road of addiction recovery? In this episode of 'Recovery Radio', Steve Barndt and Allie Muir open up about the unique challenges veterans face when dealing with substance abuse. Steve, celebrating over 15 years of sobriety, serves as the Executive Director of The Just For Today Recovery and Veterans Support Services. He shares his journey from addiction to becoming a beacon of hope for other veterans.
Allie, a veteran herself, talks about her experiences with trauma and the vital role supportive communities play in recovery. The episode delves into the harsh realities of military culture, where drinking and hard living are often normalized, leading to addiction and mental health issues. Steve and Allie also discuss the hurdles veterans encounter when seeking treatment, like funding restrictions and limited access to rehab centers.
Despite these obstacles, they remain hopeful about the future and stress the importance of community support in overcoming addiction. Steve poignantly states, 'An addict alone or a person in recovery in their head by themselves is in a very bad place, you know. So we're trying to offer a place that at least you're not going home without anything, a place that you could be'.
Tune in to hear their inspiring stories and gain insights into how we can better support our veterans on their path to recovery.