In this episode, Chad chats with Adam B, a guy who’s not only survived addiction but now spends his free time making the rest of us look lazy with his dedication to recovery and community service. Adam opens up about his wild ride through addiction, how his family dynamics threw in a few plot twists, and why therapy isn’t just for people with too many houseplants. They dive into the importance of community support and service work, because, apparently, being a good human is part of the deal. Adam also shares how mental health and addiction love to team up like an annoying buddy-cop duo, and why understanding and compassion are the real MVPs in this fight. Oh, and for you history buffs, they also dig into the rich history of recovery in Northeast Ohio. Spoiler alert: it's not all about cornfields and football.

Adam's Shout Outs:

Recovery Resources - https://recres.org/

Metro Health - https://www.metrohealth.org/

Three Arches Foundation - https://www.threearchesfoundation.org/

Save A Warrior - https://saveawarrior.org/

One Ohio Recovery Foundation - https://www.oneohiofoundation.com/

Takeaways:

· Service work is crucial in recovery.

· Generational trauma can impact addiction.

· Therapy plays a vital role in healing.

· Understanding dual diagnosis is essential.

· Community support enhances recovery efforts.

· Personal stories can inspire others.

· Recovery is a lifelong journey.

· Addiction can manifest in various forms.

· It's important to normalize discussions about mental health.

· Advocacy for recovery resources is necessary.