The Recovery Scene "Addiction isn't pretty but Recovery is Beautiful"

Taryn lived in a loving home complete with addicts. When her own life spiraled she knew she had to get help. TW: Drug use, meth, human trafficking, sexual abuse

Erin, Mike, Sal and Nicole discuss the stigma of Medically Assisted Treatment, Harm Reduction, Recovery and the 12 step programs. 

Suboxone, Addiction, Recovery, Harm Reduction, Alcohol, Drugs 

Starting experimenting with drugs at an early age, Nicole's life revolved around getting high. Opiates, Roxys, Methamphetamine, crack, you name it. Stimulants was the name of the game.  At times it cost her her freedom and at one point her son. Nicole found her way with Medically Assisted Treatment with suboxone. Now she helps others find their way back from addiction.

Jon hated drugs. He was never going to do them. Badly burned in a work accident Jon had no choice but to take opioids through his IV. He would struggle for years to kick his addiction to pain pills and finally fentanyl.  Christian

Jamie's story has it all. Addiction runs in her family. Starting with drugs at a young age Jamie went from using to selling while still in school. Later she would be introduced to meth. Her life went on to be one big party...until it all crashed down. Getting arrested, losing her son and running from the cops, Jamie had to change. 

Justin's drinking was out of control but he refused to admit he was an alcoholic. His wife's unconditional love, blackouts, evictions and arrests couldn't stop him. It wasn't until a wreck that should have destroyed his life somehow didn't, that Justin made a life-changing decision.

Frankie is an absolute gem. Nobody would listen to this man, see his light hearted TikTok posts and think, "This guy is an addict.". Heroin addict and alcoholic, Frankie's life was spiraling out of control. Homeless and hopeless, he knew he had to do something.

Tarah's mom had been addicted to heroin as long as Tarah could remember. Taken from her at a young age, Tarah experienced loss and trauma yet she always had an attachment to her mother, even visiting her in the seedy parts of town as a teenager. Living the life of a fashion model as an adult and going to visit mom was like living in two different worlds. Tarah decided to learn about her mom, about addiction and ultimately about the love between mother and daughter. Tarah's story will simultaneously bring you to tears and restore your faith in the human spirit 

When Suzanne felt her drinking was taking over she started questioning if it was a problem. Then she went to an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting. She said "Normal people don't question their drinking." If you're asking yourself if drinking is becoming a problem it probably is. 

Gay and addicted to opioids, Matthew had everyone thinking he was straight an had it all together. Then it all came crashing down.