From Near Death to Recovery: How She Overcame Her Battle with Addiction
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In this episode of Raw Success, we sit down with Christina Torres, a former heroin addict who transformed her life. Christina shares her powerful story of overcoming heroin addiction, earning a master's degree, and becoming a certified drug abuse counselor. She dives deep into her personal struggles with addiction, the steps she took to break free from substance abuse, and the key factors that fueled her resilience and recovery. Christina also offers actionable advice for anyone battling addiction or supporting loved ones through recovery. If you're looking for inspiration and strategies to overcome challenges, this episode is for you.
Topics Covered:
- Battling and overcoming heroin addiction
- The role of motivation and resilience in recovery
- Pursuing higher education after addiction
- Becoming a drug abuse counselor to help others
- How to support loved ones facing addiction
If you're interested in reading Christina's favorite book, here's link to it on Amazon
The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk M.D.
https://amzn.to/4dOZM8t
Also, here's a link to True's book:
The Power Of Choice: You Are Not Stuck
https://amzn.to/3XtJo7Q
This episode is not sponsored but we might make a small commission of any purchases made through the links above.
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