#114: Recovery from the Trauma of Addiction with Author, Helena Paivinen

Helena holds a master's degree and bachelor's of science degree in nursing. She is now retired. Helena practiced nursing for over 4 decades. Her last position was an assistant professor, who researched and presented at international harm reduction conferences in Vancouver and Barcelona.  During her Master's program she swallowed ten narcotic Tylenol no. 1 tablets three times a day and the sedating, anti-nausea pill, Gravol to help her sleep. Depite this, she managed to somehow maintain an A grade average. She has since quit using alcohol and drugs on her own.