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From Secrets to Sobriety: How Alison Van Horn Broke the Cycle of Addiction - Part 1

What started as "normal" partying escalated into hiding heroin use from her boyfriend and family. Alison lived a double life—functioning, excelling in school, and planning a legal career—while spiraling deeper into addiction. Eventually, the drugs, the lying, and the debt caught up with her. Her turning point came when she admitted her struggle to her sister, who despite also battling addiction couldn't save her. Alison found the strength to seek real help, maintain her sobriety, and become a leader in the recovery community.

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“No Love, No Direction, No Hope Until One Man Showed Me How to Live” | Jimmy R.

Meet Jimmy—a man whose early life was scarred by abuse, alcoholism, and abandonment. His father, a traumatized WWII veteran, once told him, “I never loved you.” That moment, and many like it, shaped a young man who would spiral into addiction, bouncing from jails to detox centers, chasing relief and belonging.

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When Addiction Starts with College Parties | Zac C.

Zach Clarke’s journey from addiction to recovery is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From growing up in a loving home to battling substance abuse, hitting rock bottom, and ultimately finding purpose in helping others, his story proves that recovery is possible for anyone willing to take that first step.

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From Crack to Counseling | A Journey of Addiction and 28 Years of Sobriety

Barry’s story of addiction and recovery highlights his journey from childhood rebellion, dangerous drug use, and hitting rock bottom, to now being a successful advocate for addiction recovery. His tale showcases the power of recovery to not only save a life but also transform it into one of purpose and fulfillment.

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