Grieving My Son’s Death Led to Xanax Addiction

Recovery Matters Podcast Episode 175 | TJ talks with Dave Ogden, a counselor from Groton and Grasso Tech, about his incredible journey of overcoming substance use and personal loss. Dave shares poignant memories from his troubled childhood, his encounters with drugs in school, and the life-changing impact of meeting his wife. He candidly recounts the traumatic experience of his son's death and the subsequent struggle with Xanax addiction and withdrawal. Through perseverance, therapy, and the support of his community, Dave emerges as a strong advocate for recovery and support in schools, highlighting the inception and goals of the Students for Recovery initiative.   00:00 Introduction and Personal Background 00:39 Early Life and First Encounters with Drugs 01:10 High School and Escalation of Drug Use 02:18 Turning Points and Family Influence 03:04 Tragic Loss and Struggles with Xanax 05:17 Withdrawal and Hospitalization 11:52 Recovery Journey and EMDR Therapy 12:43 Students for Recovery Initiative 18:03 Supporting Recovery in Schools 18:22 Creating a Recovery-Friendly Environment 18:51 Student Involvement in Recovery Initiatives 19:28 Recovery Fest: A Community Effort 21:17 Challenges and Reflections on Recovery 26:47 Advice for Those New to Recovery 29:10 Personal Experiences with Addiction 30:54 Concluding Thoughts and Gratitude ----Across the Web---- 🌎 CCAR Website https://www.ccar.us ✉️ Donate: https://ccar.us/donate/ 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Apple Music): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 🎙Recovery Matters Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/1wGUMMO... 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@recoverymatterspodcast? 🗣Recovery Matters Podcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/recoverymatterspodcast/ 🗣CCAR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CCAR4Recovery 📸CCAR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ccar4recovery 🐦CCAR Twitter: https://twitter.com/ccar4recovery