WYPR Baltimore
WYPR Baltimore
We all suffer the same thing: Wisdom from George - Episode 3
We all suffer the same thing: Wisdom from George - Episode 3
We all suffer the same thing: Wisdom from George - Episode 3
Monday 25th March 2019
Join Theo Hill as he chats with George about his 34-year journey from addiction to sobriety, emphasizing community support and personalized recovery.
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16 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!George's Journey: From Darkness to Light in Recovery
I appreciate you, right, and really it was a rewarding experience.
Theo Hill welcomes George to 'One Day at a Time: In Recovery in Baltimore' for an eye-opening chat about the raw realities of addiction and the long road to recovery. George's story is nothing short of harrowing. He went to jail young, lost his mother to a tragic incident involving his father, and found himself hooked on heroin thanks to his brother-in-law.
Life didn't get easier; he was shot, stabbed, and jailed multiple times, all while doing whatever it took to feed his addiction. But today, George is 34 years clean and has a wealth of wisdom to share. Theo and George tackle some tough topics, like the boredom that can creep into sobriety and the temptation to swap one addiction for another.
They also dive into the differences between abstinence and medically-assisted harm reduction, making this episode a must-listen for anyone navigating their own recovery journey. George's experience supervising counselors and helping others adds another layer of depth to the conversation. His insights on community support and finding what works for each individual are both inspiring and practical. Tune in for a heartfelt discussion that underscores the power of resilience and the importance of support systems in overcoming addiction.