Recovery is For Everyone

Busting Addiction and Its Myths

In this podcast, we discuss the proven fact that anyone can recover.

We learn that:

1. Waiting for an addict to hit bottom before they decide to get help could be as good as a death sentence. Intervention must be considered in some form, whether by a professional or by a well-organised group of family and friends.
2. For those unfamiliar with the thought process of an alcoholic or addict who is unsure of whether they should seek help, a family member or friend should contact an addictions counsellor at a treatment centre to help understand the path to potential recovery.
3. Harm reduction strategies are a soft form of intervention, allowing the addict/alcoholic to make their own decisions based on where they are and where they want to be. It’s a new form of thinking that has helped many communities make life better for all.
4. The bottom line is that anyone at all can recover. Many long-time addicts and alcoholics have lost hope that they, too, can recover. Therefore, we as recovering people have an obligation to share the truth of the matter.
5. Some of the most convincing success stories come from people who hit a very low bottom, survived, tried several times to get sober, and finally succeeded. They show their gratitude by carrying the message of hope to others in dire straits.