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Getting Clean: asking for help and beating addiction

At the age of 22, Jay Arruda was banned from any family gatherings because of his addiction. He’d hurt so many of his relatives far too many times.

His addiction to oxycontin and fentanyl had taken a toll on the young man, who sold most of his possessions and stole from whomever he could to help pay for the drugs. (more…)

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Getting Clean: a story about addiction and the road to recovery

With an addiction to opiates and whatever drug she could find, Bianca Oliverio was given an ultimatum that would change her life forever. Either get into recovery or leave her family home for good—mom and dad had seen enough. (more…)

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Recovering from addiction started with asking for help

The effect of alcohol gave Mike Brown that extra little bit of courage. Having a few drinks helped him socialize, helped him face otherwise awkward and difficult situations. (more…)

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Getting Clean: asking for help and beating addiction

Getting Clean: a story about addiction and the road to recovery

Recovering from addiction started with asking for help