NPC in the 413

NPC in the 413

By Northampton prevention Coalition
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NPC in the 413 episodes

  • Heroin was my Master: Aaron Pitrat part 4 l
    This is the last episode featuring Aaron Pitrat. In this episode he recounts his downward spiral and multiple attempts at rehab. 
     
    Thank you again to NCTV for making this podcast possible and to Aaron for allowing us the time to speak with him and to hear his story.
    29 min
  • The Progression: Aaron Pitrat part 3
    In this episode Aaron describes how he went from functioning well enough to pass high school to experiencing his first taste of true withdrawal and first foray into treatment centers.
    21 min
  • The Progression: A Soundbite
    A short clip from NPC's interview with Aaron Pitrat. In this clip he summerizes how addiction works and his analogy of how the progression is like climbing a flight of stairs.
    2 min
  • I am Terminally Unique: Aaron Pitrat Part 2
    In this second installment of Aaron Pitrat's story, Aaron talks about his mom's remarriage, the ironic affect family stability has on his drug use, the social strata of high school, and the progression of addiction through the lens of a high functioning student in denial. 
    Special thanks as always to Northampton Community Televison for making this podcast possible! Check out all that they have to offer at http://northamptontv.org/
    And learn more about us, the Northampton Prevention Coalition on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/NorthamptonPrevents/
    and our website http://northamptonprevents.org/
    21 min
  • Advice for parents on safe storage of medications: a sound bite
    A clip from a longer interview with former Northampton High School student Aaron Pitrat. Aaron battled with a substance use disorder from a young age. In this clip he offers a piece of advice for parents of children who are prescribed a controlled substance, such as ADHD stimulant medication, as he was as a child.
    3 min
  • My Curfew was the Streetlights: Aaron Pitrat Part 1
    Aaron Pitrat is an alumnus of Northampton High School, a current UMass student, and is also 4 years into recovery from a substance use disorder. In this episode Aaron discusses divorce, ADHD, addiction, stimulant medication, and marijuana in this first installment of NPC's interview with him in March 2018. 
    Aaron's story will be shared in numerous segments. Part 2 will be published on Tuesday May 15th, 2018.
    This podcast would not be possible without the services and excellent staff at Northampton Community Television. They offer equipment rentals for free to Northampton residents, as well as workshops on how to use their equipment. The learn more visit: http://northamptontv.org/
     
    To learn more about the Northampton Prevention Coalition follow us on Facebook and visit our website:
    http://northamptonprevents.org/
    www.facebook.com/NorthamptonPrevents
    13 min
  • Advice for parents: a sound bite

    A clip from a longer interview with former Northampton High School student Aaron Pitrat. Aaron battled with a substance use disorder from a young age. In this clip he offers a piece of advice for parents of children who are prescribed a controlled substance, such as ADHD stimulant medication, as he was as a child. 

    3 min

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